Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macbridei
ID:
5923

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 421 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005252



Common Names

  • Verbesina Macbridei
  • Wooly Ironweed
  • Macbride's Ironweed


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Description

Verbesina macbridei (also called MacBride's Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina macbridei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina macbridei has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina macbridei is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant, divide it into several sections, and replant each section in a new location.

Where to Find Verbesina macbridei

Verbesina macbridei can be found in Central America, including parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Verbesina macbridei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina macbridei?

Verbesina macbridei

What is the common name of Verbesina macbridei?

MacBride's Crownbeard

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina macbridei?

Open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Verbesina genus

Verbesina synethes, Verbesina cymbipalea, Verbesina linearis, Verbesina teotepecana, Verbesina platanarana, Verbesina machucana, Verbesina propinqua, Verbesina ortegae, Verbesina hispida, Verbesina lundellii, Verbesina peruviana, Verbesina nelsonii, Verbesina bolanosana, Verbesina liebmannii, Verbesina lehmannii, Verbesina platyptera, Verbesina walteri, Verbesina discoidea, Verbesina heterophylla, Verbesina macbridei, Verbesina angustifolia, Verbesina microcarpa, Verbesina pallens, Verbesina longifolia, Verbesina rhomboidea, Verbesina chilapana, Verbesina barrancae, Verbesina hypoglauca, Verbesina blakeana, Verbesina centroboyacana, Verbesina villaregalis, Verbesina oligactis, Verbesina nayaritensis, Verbesina eperetma, Verbesina grayi, Verbesina acuminata, Verbesina barclayae, Verbesina alternifolia, Verbesina leucactinota, Verbesina reyesii, Verbesina robinsonii, Verbesina schaffneri, Verbesina kingii, Verbesina dentata, Verbesina ricacosta, Verbesina contumacensis, Verbesina holwayi, Verbesina richardsonii, Verbesina minarum, Verbesina plowmanii,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,