Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 43: 41 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058674
Common Names
- Pedunculosa Verbesina
- Verbesina pedunculosa
- Verbesina
Synonyms
- Actinomeris pedunculosa DC. [unknown]
- Verbesina capitaneja Nees [unknown]
- Verbesina schaffneri exaltata B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Verbesina pedunculosa (also called 'long-stalked ironweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has a single stem with opposite, lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers with five petals. It grows in moist soils, open woods, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina pedunculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as it is a fast-growing plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina pedunculosa has yellow flowers, each with a single seed. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina pedunculosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Verbesina pedunculosa
Verbesina pedunculosa can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Verbesina pedunculosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina pedunculosa?
Verbesina pedunculosa
What is the common name of Verbesina pedunculosa?
Pedunculate verbesina
What is the family of Verbesina pedunculosa?
Asteraceae
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,