Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbacensis
ID:
28650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(16): 159 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027979



Common Names

  • Turbacensis Verbesina
  • Turbacensis Crownbeard
  • Turbacensis Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina microcephala Sch.Bip. ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Verbesina nicaraguensis Benth. [unknown]
  • Verbesina sublobata Benth. [unknown]
  • Verbesina sartori hort. ex André [unknown]
  • Verbesina exalata Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Verbesina nicaraguensis Benth. ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Verbesina microcephala Benth. ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Verbesina verbascifolia Walp. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina turbacensis (also called Turbaco Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a single, erect stem with a few branches, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina turbacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dried flower arrangements. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina turbacensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina turbacensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easily propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -15°C. It is also tolerant of salt and air pollution.

Where to Find Verbesina turbacensis

Verbesina turbacensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Verbesina turbacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina turbacensis?

Verbesina turbacensis

What type of plant is Verbesina turbacensis?

It is a flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina turbacensis?

It is found in dry, sandy soils

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,

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