Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peninsularis
ID:
68897

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 37: 58 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068226



Common Names

  • Verbesina peninsularis
  • White Crownbeard
  • Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina peninsularis (also called Mexican Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate with entire margins, and its flowers are yellow and arranged in a corymb. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina peninsularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina peninsularis has a small yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina peninsularis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Verbesina peninsularis

Verbesina peninsularis can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Arizona.

Verbesina peninsularis FAQ

What type of plant is Verbesina peninsularis?

Verbesina peninsularis is an herbaceous perennial plant.

Where is Verbesina peninsularis native to?

Verbesina peninsularis is native to Mexico.

What type of soil does Verbesina peninsularis prefer?

Verbesina peninsularis prefers moist, well-draining soil.

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-25080: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.