Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trujillensis
ID:
117153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aristeg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 10(2): 588 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116482



Common Names

  • Trujillo Verbena
  • Trujillo Crownbeard
  • Trujillo Ironweed


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Description

Verbesina trujillensis (also called Trujillo Golden Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina trujillensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina trujillensis has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, dry, papery seed capsules. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a white stripe down the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina trujillensis is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Verbesina trujillensis

Verbesina trujillensis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas and on the edges of grasslands.

Verbesina trujillensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina trujillensis?

Verbesina trujillensis

What is the common name of Verbesina trujillensis?

Trujillo Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina trujillensis?

Grasslands of 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,