Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 3: 395 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118320
Common Names
- Verbesina mixtecana
- Mixtec Verbesina
- Mixtec Golden Aster
Description
Verbesina mixtecana (also called Mixtec Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has yellow flowers and is found in grassland and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina mixtecana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina mixtecana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina mixtecana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a sandy loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sunny location in the spring or fall. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Verbesina mixtecana
Verbesina mixtecana can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Verbesina mixtecana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina mixtecana?
Verbesina mixtecana
What is the common name of Verbesina mixtecana?
Mixtec Verbesina
What is the habitat of Verbesina mixtecana?
It is found in tropical deciduous forests in Mexico
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,