Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 613 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074460
Common Names
- Sordescens Verbesina
- Sordescens Crownbeard
- Sordescens Frostweed
Synonyms
- Verbesina semiserrata Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
- Verbesina sordescens sordescens [unknown]
Description
Verbesina sordescens (also called Sordid Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina sordescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. Its leaves can be used to make a natural insect repellent and its flowers can be used to make a natural dye.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Verbesina sordescens var. glabrata Chodat
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina sordescens has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina sordescens is a perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Seeds can also be used, but will take longer to germinate.
Where to Find Verbesina sordescens
Verbesina sordescens can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Verbesina sordescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina sordescens?
Verbesina sordescens
What type of plant is Verbesina sordescens?
Herb
Where is Verbesina sordescens found?
South America
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,