Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 49: 376 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037061
Common Names
- Verbesina Seatonii
- Seaton's Ironweed
- Seaton's Verbesina
Synonyms
- Anthemis chrysantha Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Encelia stricta Seaton [unknown]
Description
Verbesina seatonii (also called Seaton's Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its linear leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina seatonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina seatonii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and yellow rays. The seed is a small, black, oval seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina seatonii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Verbesina seatonii
Verbesina seatonii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Verbesina seatonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina seatonii?
Verbesina seatonii
What is the family of Verbesina seatonii?
Asteraceae
Where is Verbesina seatonii found?
It is found in Mexico and Guatemala.
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,