Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterophora
ID:
116166

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 429 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115495



Common Names

  • Verbesina
  • Pterophora
  • Wing-Fruit Ironweed


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Description

Verbesina pterophora (also called Winged Verbesina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and up to 5 cm long. The flowers are yellow and borne in heads. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina pterophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina pterophora is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina pterophora is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Verbesina pterophora

Verbesina pterophora is native to North America, and can be found in the eastern and central United States and Canada.

Verbesina pterophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina pterophora?

Verbesina pterophora

What type of plant is Verbesina pterophora?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Verbesina pterophora found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-76947: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.