Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
propinqua
ID:
2858

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 12: 632 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002187



Common Names

  • Verbesina propinqua
  • Golden Crownbeard
  • Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Chaenocephalus propinquus Britton [unknown]

Description

Verbesina propinqua (also called Yellow Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins, and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, open areas such as prairies, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina propinqua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina propinqua has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina propinqua is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Verbesina propinqua is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Verbesina propinqua

Verbesina propinqua can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Verbesina propinqua FAQ

What is the growth rate of Verbesina propinqua?

Verbesina propinqua is a slow-growing plant, with an average growth rate of about 6 inches per year.

What type of soil does Verbesina propinqua prefer?

Verbesina propinqua prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.

What type of climate does Verbesina propinqua prefer?

Verbesina propinqua prefers a warm, dry climate with temperatures ranging from 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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-102101: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.