Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monactioides
ID:
1263825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sagást., S.Leiva & Lezama

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 3(2): 7-9, fig (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263163



Common Names

  • Monactioides Verbesina
  • Monactioides Verbesina
  • Monactioides Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina monactioides (also called 'One-flowered Verbesina', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, tubular flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina monactioides is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina monactioides has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina monactioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but does not do well in dry conditions. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings are slow to establish.

Where to Find Verbesina monactioides

Verbesina monactioides is native to Mexico and Central America.

Verbesina monactioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina monactioides?

Verbesina monactioides

What is the common name of Verbesina monactioides?

One-flowered Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina monactioides?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons

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,

References

Abundio Sagástegui Alva (1932-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagást.' in the authors string.
Segundo Leiva Gonzales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Leiva' in the authors string.
Pedro Lezama Asencio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lezama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301234-2: Based on the initial data import