Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyptera
ID:
5576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Leopoldina 23: 144. 1887

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004905



Common Names

  • Broad-Winged Verbesina
  • Broad Winged Verbesina
  • Broad-Winged Verbesina-Goldenrod


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina planipteris Benth. & Hook. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina platyptera (also called 'Broadleaf crownbeard', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, shrublands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina platyptera is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal uses, such as for treating skin diseases, wounds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina platyptera is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina platyptera is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Verbesina platyptera

Verbesina platyptera is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Verbesina platyptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina platyptera?

Verbesina platyptera

What is the common name of Verbesina platyptera?

Flat-Winged Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina platyptera?

Grasslands and woodlands

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-104712: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.