Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
78527

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 24: 56. 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077856



Common Names

  • Verbesina palmeri
  • Palmer's Crownbeard
  • Palmer Verbesina


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina palmeri palmeri [unknown]

Description

Verbesina palmeri (also called Palmer's crownbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, and is found in moist, grassy meadows and alpine pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina palmeri has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina palmeri is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Deadheading of spent flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Verbesina palmeri

Verbesina palmeri is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and chaparral.

Verbesina palmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina palmeri?

Verbesina palmeri

What is the family of Verbesina palmeri?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Verbesina palmeri?

Palmer's Crownbeard

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-34469: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.