Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 189 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039279
Common Names
- Verbesina pauciflora
- Pauciflora Verbesina
- Pauciflora's Verbesina
Synonyms
- Verbesina cymosa A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Verbesina pauciflora (also called white crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is typically found in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some species of butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina pauciflora is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina pauciflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Pruning is not necessary but can help to keep the plant tidy.
Where to Find Verbesina pauciflora
Verbesina pauciflora is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is often used in traditional medicine.
Verbesina pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina pauciflora?
Verbesina pauciflora
What is the common name of Verbesina pauciflora?
Few-flowered Verbesina
What is the habitat of Verbesina pauciflora?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands
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,