Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planitiei
ID:
57930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Mutisia n.° 19: 6 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057259



Common Names

  • Verbesina planitiei
  • Wingstem
  • Ironweed


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Description

Verbesina planitiei (also called 'Plains Ironweed', 'Prairie Ironweed' and 'Plains Crownbeard', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the plains of North America. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina planitiei is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It has also been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina planitiei is a yellow-orange composite flower head, composed of many small disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina planitiei is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and root them in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Verbesina planitiei

Verbesina planitiei can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Verbesina planitiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina planitiei?

Verbesina planitiei

What is the common name of Verbesina planitiei?

Planitie's Verbesina

What is the habitat of Verbesina planitiei?

Verbesina planitiei is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and grasslands.

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-15594: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.