Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malacophylla
ID:
97128

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 422 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096457



Common Names

  • Verbesina malacophylla
  • White Crownbeard
  • White Ironweed


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Description

Verbesina malacophylla (also called Soft-Leaved Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found on roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina malacophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and liver diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina malacophylla has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina malacophylla is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need supplemental water during dry periods. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Verbesina malacophylla

Verbesina malacophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Verbesina malacophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina malacophylla?

Verbesina malacophylla

What is the common name of Verbesina malacophylla?

Tall White Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina malacophylla?

Verbesina malacophylla is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and prairies

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,

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