Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob. & Panero
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 102(910): 134 (2000) (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126628
Common Names
- Verbesina maldonadoensis
- Maldonado Verbesina
- Maldonado White Crownbeard
Description
Verbesina maldonadoensis (also called Mexican Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina maldonadoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina maldonadoensis is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina maldonadoensis is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Verbesina maldonadoensis
Verbesina maldonadoensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy areas, and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Verbesina maldonadoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina maldonadoensis?
Verbesina maldonadoensis
What is the common name of Verbesina maldonadoensis?
Maldonado's Verbesina
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina maldonadoensis?
Dry grasslands and stony slopes
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,