Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platanarana
ID:
2347

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001676



Common Names

  • Verbesina platanarana
  • Platanar Verbesina
  • Platanar False Sunflower


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Description

Verbesina platanarana (also called Platanar Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its small, yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina platanarana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina platanarana is a yellow-orange color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina platanarana is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Verbesina platanarana

Verbesina platanarana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Verbesina platanarana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina platanarana?

Verbesina platanarana

What type of plant is Verbesina platanarana?

Herb

Where is Verbesina platanarana found?

Mexico

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-101619: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.