Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetraptera
ID:
115423

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 13

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114752



Common Names

  • Tetraptera Verbesina
  • Verbesina tetraptera
  • Tetraptera Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Actinomeris tetraptera DC. [unknown]
  • Helianthus tetragonus Moc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Bidens tetragona Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Helianthus tetrapterus Ortega [unknown]

Description

Verbesina tetraptera (also called Four-winged Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in sunny areas in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina tetraptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin problems and wounds. It is also used as a food source and for making herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina tetraptera has yellow flowers with a maroon center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina tetraptera is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.

Where to Find Verbesina tetraptera

Verbesina tetraptera is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is often grown in gardens and is available from nurseries and garden centers.

Verbesina tetraptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina tetraptera?

Verbesina tetraptera

What are the common names of Verbesina tetraptera?

Four-winged Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina tetraptera?

It is native to Mexico

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-76234: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.