Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxylepis
ID:
124375

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 637 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123704



Common Names

  • Wingstem
  • Oxylepis
  • Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina oxylepis (also called White Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is usually found in dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina oxylepis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina oxylepis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina oxylepis is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stems and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Verbesina oxylepis

Verbesina oxylepis is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Verbesina oxylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina oxylepis?

Verbesina oxylepis

What type of plant is Verbesina oxylepis?

It is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Verbesina oxylepis found?

It is found in South America.

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-84841: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.