Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strotheri
ID:
70756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Panero & Villaseñor

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 188, fig. 8 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070085



Common Names

  • Strother's Verbesina
  • Strother's Crownbeard
  • Verbesina strotheri


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Description

Verbesina strotheri (also called Strother's Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is usually found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina strotheri is a medicinal plant used for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases. Outside of medicinal uses, Verbesina strotheri can be used as a natural dye for fabrics and food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina strotheri is a small yellow flower with a flat-topped head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina strotheri is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Verbesina strotheri

Verbesina strotheri is native to the United States and can be found in the Great Plains region.

Verbesina strotheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina strotheri?

Verbesina strotheri

What type of plant is Verbesina strotheri?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina strotheri?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-26891: Based on the initial data import
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
José Luis Villaseñor (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villaseñor' in the authors string.