Status:
valid
Authors:
Rzed.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 28(2): 54 (-55), fig. 5 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070649
Common Names
- Verbesina scabrida
- Rough-Leaved Verbesina
- Rough-Leaved Crownbeard
Synonyms
- Verbesina costata J.J.Fay [unknown]
Description
Verbesina scabrida (also called Roughleaf Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 10–30 cm and has a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are yellow and are arranged in a solitary head. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina scabrida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower which is often used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina scabrida is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, hairy stem and two opposite, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina scabrida is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the established plants in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Verbesina scabrida
Verbesina scabrida is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Verbesina scabrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina scabrida?
Verbesina scabrida
What is the common name of Verbesina scabrida?
Scabrid verbesina
What is the habitat of Verbesina scabrida?
Verbesina scabrida is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.
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,