Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schaffneri
ID:
14162

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 34(20): 540. 1899 [May 1899]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013491



Common Names

  • Schaffner's Verbesina
  • Schaffner's Crownbeard
  • Schaffner's Yellow Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina schaffneri schaffneri [unknown]

Description

Verbesina schaffneri (also called Schaffner's Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a hairy stem and leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina schaffneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina schaffneri is a white daisy-like bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina schaffneri is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Verbesina schaffneri

Verbesina schaffneri can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Verbesina schaffneri FAQ

What type of soil does Verbesina schaffneri prefer?

Verbesina schaffneri prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What type of climate does Verbesina schaffneri prefer?

Verbesina schaffneri prefers a warm, dry climate.

How much water does Verbesina schaffneri need?

Verbesina schaffneri needs very little water.

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-11305: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.