Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tapantiana
ID:
138796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poveda & Hammel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 32: 123 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138125



Common Names

  • Verbesina Tapantiana
  • Verbesina
  • Tapantiana


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Description

Verbesina tapantiana (also called Tapantí White Crownbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a single, erect stem and its leaves are arranged alternately. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina tapantiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina tapantiana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina tapantiana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Verbesina tapantiana

Verbesina tapantiana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is often found in open woodlands and on hillsides.

Verbesina tapantiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina tapantiana?

Verbesina tapantiana

What are the common names of Verbesina tapantiana?

Tapantí White Crownbeard

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina tapantiana?

It is native to Costa Rica and is found in wet forests, pastures, and roadsides

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-98781: Based on the initial data import
Luis J. Poveda (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poveda' in the authors string.
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.