Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 431 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024533
Common Names
- Verbesina minuticeps
- Small-headed Ironweed
- Minute-headed Ironweed
Synonyms
- Verbesina diversifolia ecuadoriana Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Verbesina minuticeps (also called Small-headed Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina minuticeps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina minuticeps is white, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina minuticeps is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny spot with good drainage. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Verbesina minuticeps
Verbesina minuticeps is native to North America and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Verbesina minuticeps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina minuticeps?
Verbesina minuticeps
What is the family of Verbesina minuticeps?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Verbesina minuticeps?
Dry and rocky 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,