Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
79476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 8: 460. 1808.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078805



Common Names

  • Opposite-leaved Ironweed
  • Oppositeleaf Ironweed
  • Wingstem


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Description

Verbesina oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the daisy family. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina oppositifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina oppositifolia has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin leaves with a greyish-green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina oppositifolia is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in late summer. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Verbesina oppositifolia

Verbesina oppositifolia is found in the southeastern United States.

Verbesina oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina oppositifolia?

Verbesina oppositifolia

What are the common names of Verbesina oppositifolia?

Opposite-leaved Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina oppositifolia?

Verbesina oppositifolia is native to India and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-35398: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.