Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 12: 631 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041821
Common Names
- Verbesina Petrobioides
- Petrobioides Verbesina
- Petrobioides Rock-aster
Description
Verbesina petrobioides (also called Petrobioides Verbesina, among many other common names) is an herb found in the United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to about 4 feet in height. It is native to the United States and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina petrobioides is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina petrobioides is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina petrobioides is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -40°C.
Where to Find Verbesina petrobioides
Verbesina petrobioides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Verbesina petrobioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina petrobioides?
Verbesina petrobioides
What is the common name of Verbesina petrobioides?
Petrobioides Verbesina
What are the uses of Verbesina petrobioides?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,