Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
115301

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 47: 214 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114630



Common Names

  • Verbesina
  • Verbesina oligantha
  • Yellow Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina oligantha (also called White Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina oligantha is a yellow, star-shaped head of disc florets. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly hairy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina oligantha is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Verbesina oligantha

Blindia immersa can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Verbesina oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina oligantha?

Verbesina oligantha

What is the common name of Verbesina oligantha?

Golden crownbeard

What type of plant is Verbesina oligantha?

Herb

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,

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