Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mameana
ID:
43073

Status:
valid

Authors:
André

Source:
gcc

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) (1885) 14, 16. f. 5.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042402



Common Names

  • Verbesina mameana
  • Mame Verbesina
  • Mame White Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina mameana (also called Mame's Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flower heads are yellow and clustered. It grows in open areas and disturbed soils, and is found in grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina mameana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a bright yellow flower that blooms in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina mameana has yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a hairy surface. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina mameana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but does best in warmer climates. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Verbesina mameana

Verbesina mameana is found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Verbesina mameana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina mameana?

Verbesina mameana

What is the common name of Verbesina mameana?

Mameana

What type of plant is Verbesina mameana?

A flowering plant

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,