Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 614 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116084
Common Names
- Subcordate Verbesina
- Verbesina Subcordata
- Verbesina
Synonyms
- Verbesina auriculata Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Verbesina heterosperma Griseb. [unknown]
- Verbesina subpanduriformis Klatt [unknown]
Description
Verbesina subcordata (also called 'Wingstem', among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow to a height of 1.5 meters. It is native to North America, and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina subcordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an antiseptic and to treat wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina subcordata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina subcordata is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seeds. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Feed with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Verbesina subcordata
Verbesina subcordata is native to North America. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It can be purchased from nurseries and online retailers.
Verbesina subcordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina subcordata?
Verbesina subcordata
What is the common name of Verbesina subcordata?
Subcordate verbesina
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina subcordata?
Grassy meadows and pastures
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,