Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 195 (1982).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008634
Common Names
- Verbesina Villaregalis
- Villaregalis Verbesina
- Chilean Verbesina
Description
Verbesina villaregalis (also called White Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina villaregalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract birds and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina villaregalis is yellow and daisy-like, with a long pedicel. The seed is a small, black, globose nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina villaregalis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Verbesina villaregalis
Verbesina villaregalis is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a short-lived perennial and is often found in disturbed areas.
Verbesina villaregalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina villaregalis?
Verbesina villaregalis
What is the common name of Verbesina villaregalis?
Villaregal's Crownbeard
What is the family of Verbesina villaregalis?
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,