Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salvadorensis
ID:
35457

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 14: 246 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034786



Common Names

  • Verbesina salvadorensis
  • Salvador Verbesina
  • Salvador Verbesina Plant


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Description

Verbesina salvadorensis (also called Salvadoran Verbesina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with yellow disc florets.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina salvadorensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina salvadorensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette shape with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina salvadorensis is an annual plant that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Verbesina salvadorensis

Verbesina salvadorensis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, particularly in El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Verbesina salvadorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina salvadorensis?

Verbesina salvadorensis

What is the common name of Verbesina salvadorensis?

Salvador Verbesina

Where is Verbesina salvadorensis native to?

Central America

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-133641: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.