Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scotiodonta
ID:
88668

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 54: 16 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087997



Common Names

  • Scotiodont Verbesina
  • Scotiodont Crownbeard
  • Scotiodont Aster


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Description

Verbesina scotiodonta (also called Scotiodont Verbesina, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in montane grasslands and open scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina scotiodonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina scotiodonta is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are usually yellow-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina scotiodonta is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Verbesina scotiodonta

Verbesina scotiodonta is found in the dry grasslands of the southwestern United States.

Verbesina scotiodonta FAQ

What is the common name of Verbesina scotiodonta?

Scotiodont Verbesina

What is the scientific name of Scotiodont Verbesina?

Verbesina scotiodonta

What are the uses of Scotiodont Verbesina?

Scotiodont Verbesina is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.

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-44344: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.