Status:
valid
Authors:
Proctor
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Jamaica, Sci. Ser. 16: 79 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083382
Common Names
- Portland Verbesina
- Yellow Crownbeard
- Crownbeard
Description
Verbesina portlandiana (also called Portland goldenweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States, and is found in dry open areas such as sagebrush, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina portlandiana is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory problems, digestive issues, and skin conditions. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina portlandiana is a small, white-pink disc floret. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina portlandiana is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Verbesina portlandiana
Verbesina portlandiana is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, open areas such as woodlands, meadows, and fields.
Verbesina portlandiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina portlandiana?
Verbesina portlandiana
What is the common name of Verbesina portlandiana?
Portland Verbesina
What is the habitat of Verbesina portlandiana?
It grows in dry, sandy or gravelly soils in open areas, often in disturbed habitats.
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,