Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
85032

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 19(1): 15. 1883.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084361



Common Names

  • Ovatifolia Verbesina
  • Verbesina Ironweed
  • Ironweed Verbesina


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina tonduzii Greenm. [unknown]
  • Verbesina fraseri nelsonii Donn.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina ovatifolia (also called Ovate-leaved Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes, and has yellow flowers with white centers and ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina ovatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina ovatifolia is a white to yellow composite flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina ovatifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a sunny spot in the spring. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist and well-drained.

Where to Find Verbesina ovatifolia

Verbesina ovatifolia can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Verbesina ovatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina ovatifolia?

Verbesina ovatifolia

What is the common name of Verbesina ovatifolia?

Ovateleaf Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina ovatifolia?

It is native to the southeastern United States

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:257551-1: Based on the initial data import