Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1795
Citation Micro:
Icon. iii. 38. t. 275.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058934
Common Names
- Virgin Verbesina
- Virgin Ironweed
- Virgin Verbena
Synonyms
- Verbesina cinerascens B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
- Verbesina conyzoides ex DC. [unknown]
- Verbesina conyzoides DC. [deprecated]
- Verbesina virgata virgata [unknown]
Description
Verbesina virgata (also called Virgin Verbesina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves, with a length of up to 10 cm. It is native to Mexico and is found in montane forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina virgata is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina virgata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina virgata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant should be kept in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Verbesina virgata
Verbesina virgata is found in the Southwestern United States.
Verbesina virgata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina virgata?
Verbesina virgata
What are the common names of Verbesina virgata?
Slender-stemmed Verbesina
What is the habitat of Verbesina virgata?
It is found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands
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,