Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villonacoensis
ID:
126199

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 54 (-55), fig (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125528



Common Names

  • Verbesina villonacoensis
  • Villonaco Verbesina
  • Villonaco Daisy


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Description

Verbesina villonacoensis (also called Villonaco Verbesina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Ecuador. It has a woody stem and a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with entire margins and a pointed tip. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as scrublands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina villonacoensis is used as an ornamental plant and has been used to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina villonacoensis is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina villonacoensis is a perennial herb native to Colombia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Verbesina villonacoensis

Verbesina villonacoensis can be found in Ecuador.

Verbesina villonacoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina villonacoensis?

Verbesina villonacoensis

What is the common name of Verbesina villonacoensis?

Villonaco Verbesina

Where is Verbesina villonacoensis found?

It is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia

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,