Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1795
Citation Micro:
Icon. 3: 7 (1795)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119410
Common Names
- Verbesina Serrata
- Serrata Verbesina
- Verbesina Serrata L
Synonyms
- Verbesina pringlei B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Verbesina serrata serrata [unknown]
- Verbesina serrata pringlei B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
Description
Verbesina serrata (also called Cutleaf Ironweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a flower head. It grows in moist, open woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Verbesina serrata var. amphichlora B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina serrata is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single set of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina serrata is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until germination. For division, divide the plant in early spring or fall. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil.
Where to Find Verbesina serrata
Verbesina serrata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Verbesina serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina serrata?
Verbesina serrata
What is the common name of Verbesina serrata?
Serrate Verbesina
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina serrata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico
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,