Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ortegae
ID:
3016

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 32: 191 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002345



Common Names

  • Verbesina Ortegae
  • Ortegae's Verbesina
  • Ortegae's Golden-aster


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Description

Verbesina ortegae (also called golden crownbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are opposite and have toothed margins. It is found in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina ortegae is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina ortegae has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina ortegae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Verbesina ortegae

Verbesina ortegae is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Verbesina ortegae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina ortegae?

Verbesina ortegae

What is the common name of Verbesina ortegae?

Ortegae

What is the family of Verbesina ortegae?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Verbesina ortegae?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What is the flowering period of Verbesina ortegae?

Summer

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-102254: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.