Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
34154

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 44: 83 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033483



Common Names

  • Verbesina Simulans
  • Wingstem
  • False Boneset


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Description

Verbesina simulans (also called False Verbena, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina simulans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a bee plant to attract bees for pollination.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina simulans has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina simulans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Verbesina simulans

Verbesina simulans is native to North America and is found in the United States and Mexico.

Verbesina simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina simulans?

Verbesina simulans

What is the family of Verbesina simulans?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Verbesina simulans?

False Crownbeard

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,