Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persicifolia
ID:
136780

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 614 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136109



Common Names

  • Verbesina persicifolia
  • Persicifolia Crownbeard
  • Persicifolia Verbesina


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina olivacea Klatt [unknown]
  • Otopappus olivaceus Klatt [unknown]
  • Verbesina lindenii S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Silphium arborescens Mill. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia lindenii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Verbesina arborescens (Mill.) S.F.Blake [illegitimate]
  • Lasianthaea lindenii Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina persicifolia (also called Peach-leaved Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, toothed leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina persicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina persicifolia is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedling is small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina persicifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Verbesina persicifolia

Verbesina persicifolia can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Verbesina persicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina persicifolia?

Verbesina persicifolia

What is the family of Verbesina persicifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Verbesina persicifolia?

Central and 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