Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tequilana
ID:
118413

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Coleman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Madroño 18: 215, fig. 2 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117742



Common Names

  • Verbesina
  • Tequilana
  • Tequila Verbesina


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Description

Verbesina tequilana (also called Mexican Sunflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as hillsides, roadsides, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina tequilana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina tequilana is a yellow daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina tequilana is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Verbesina tequilana

Verbesina tequilana can be found in Mexico.

Verbesina tequilana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina tequilana?

Verbesina tequilana

What are the common names of Verbesina tequilana?

Tequila verbesina, Tequila verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina tequilana?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-79097: Based on the initial data import
James Robert Coleman (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Coleman' in the authors string.