Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
otophylla
ID:
38288

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 638 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037617



Common Names

  • Verbesina otophylla
  • Otophylla Verbesina
  • Otophylla Golden Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina otophylla (also called 'Otophyllous Verbesina', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina otophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina otophylla is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina otophylla is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Verbesina otophylla

Verbesina otophylla is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas.

Verbesina otophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina otophylla?

Verbesina otophylla

What type of plant is Verbesina otophylla?

A perennial herb

What are the common names of Verbesina otophylla?

Otophylla Verbesina

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,