Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macdonaldii
ID:
124332

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 99, fig. 1 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123661



Common Names

  • Macdonald's Verbesina
  • Macdonald's Golden Crownbeard
  • Macdonald's Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina macdonaldii (also called MacDonald's Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina macdonaldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments including colds, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina macdonaldii has small, yellow flowers with spiny bracts. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have spiny, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina macdonaldii is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Verbesina macdonaldii

Verbesina macdonaldii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, open woods and along roadsides. It is most commonly found in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Verbesina macdonaldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina macdonaldii?

Verbesina macdonaldii

What is the common name of Verbesina macdonaldii?

MacDonald's Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina macdonaldii?

Dry, sunny places, such as rocky slopes, hillsides and roadsides

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-84798: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.