Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Díaz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Mutisia n.° 61: 1 (-2), fig (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064884
Common Names
- Verbesina
- Santanderensis
- Golden Crownbeard
Description
Verbesina santanderensis (also called Santander Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It has finely divided, fern-like leaves and small yellow flower heads. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina santanderensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina santanderensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina santanderensis is a perennial herb that grows in well-drained soils in sunny locations. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a flat, lightly moistened soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into their permanent location. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with each division containing at least one healthy root.
Where to Find Verbesina santanderensis
Verbesina santanderensis is native to Colombia. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and along the edges of rivers and streams.
Verbesina santanderensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina santanderensis?
Verbesina santanderensis
What is the common name of Verbesina santanderensis?
Santander Verbesina
What is the family of Verbesina santanderensis?
Asteraceae
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,