Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oerstediana
ID:
25052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1852(5-7): 96. 1853 [1852 publ. 1853]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024381



Common Names

  • Verbesina Oerstediana
  • Oersted's Verbesina
  • Oersted's Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina vicina S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Verbesina oerstediana oerstediana [unknown]
  • Verbesina oerstediana glabrior S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Verbesina oerstediana (also called Golden Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has yellow flowers and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina oerstediana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina oerstediana has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed capsules. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina oerstediana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Verbesina oerstediana

Verbesina oerstediana is native to Central America and can be found in moist, tropical areas.

Verbesina oerstediana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina oerstediana?

Verbesina oerstediana

What is the common name of Verbesina oerstediana?

Golden Crownbeard

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina oerstediana?

It is native to Central America and 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,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:257538-1: Based on the initial data import