Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ricacosta
ID:
15601

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014930



Common Names

  • Verbesina
  • Rica Costa
  • Rica-Costa Crownbeard


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Description

Verbesina ricacosta (also called Costa Rican verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina ricacosta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina ricacosta is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow center. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina ricacosta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.

Where to Find Verbesina ricacosta

Verbesina ricacosta can be found in the Andes, from Venezuela to Bolivia, at altitudes of 2,000-3,000 m.

Verbesina ricacosta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina ricacosta?

Verbesina ricacosta

What is the common name of Verbesina ricacosta?

Ricacosta white crownbeard

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina ricacosta?

It is native to 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-114449: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.