Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vicina
ID:
124041

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 17: 402. 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123370



Common Names

  • Verbesina Vicina
  • Crownbeard
  • Yellow Ironweed


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Description

Verbesina vicina (also called Vicia's Verbesina, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina vicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina vicina is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, ovoid nut with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina vicina is a perennial herb with a short rhizome. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Verbesina vicina

Verbesina vicina is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sunny areas such as meadows, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Verbesina vicina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina vicina?

Verbesina vicina

What is the common name of Verbesina vicina?

Vicina Crownbeard

What is the family of Verbesina vicina?

Asteraceae

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-84513: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.