Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suncho
ID:
136816

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 12: 633 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136145



Common Names

  • Suncho Verbesina
  • Golden Crownbeard
  • Yellow Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Chaenocephalus heterophyllus Griseb. [unknown]
  • Verbesina octantha S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Chaenocephalus macrophyllus Griseb. [unknown]
  • Chaenocephalus suncho Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina suncho (also called 'Suncho Verbesina', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina suncho is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina suncho has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina suncho is an annual plant that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Verbesina suncho

Verbesina suncho is native to Mexico and can be found in dry and semi-dry habitats. It is also found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Verbesina suncho FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina suncho?

Verbesina suncho

What is the family of Verbesina suncho?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Verbesina suncho?

Argentina

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-96866: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.