Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
45432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & Wurdack

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 483, fig. 124 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044761



Common Names

  • Verbesina Pilosa
  • Wingstem
  • Yellow Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina pilosa (also called 'Hairy Wingstem', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers and hairy foliage. It typically grows in sandy, dry soils and in areas with full sun exposure.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina pilosa has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina pilosa is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from new growth and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Verbesina pilosa

Verbesina pilosa is native to the southeastern United States.

Verbesina pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina pilosa?

Verbesina pilosa

What is the common name of Verbesina pilosa?

Pilosa

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina pilosa?

It is found in the Andean regions of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia

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-143292: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.