Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virginica
ID:
43635

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 901 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042964



Common Names

  • Virginia Verbesina
  • Verbesina virginica
  • Virginia Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Phaethusa virginica (L.) Britton [unknown]
  • Phaethusa virginica (L.) Small [unknown]
  • Verbesina virginica virginica [unknown]
  • Verbesina polycephala DC. [unknown]
  • Phaethusa laciniata Small [unknown]
  • Verbesina sinuata Elliott [unknown]
  • Verbesina virginica laciniata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Verbesina villosa Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Verbesina virginica (also called Virginia crownbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in rocky and sandy soils, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina virginica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina virginica is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina virginica is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Verbesina virginica

Verbesina virginica is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Verbesina virginica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina virginica?

Verbesina virginica

What is the common name of Verbesina virginica?

Virginia Crownbeard

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina virginica?

Grasslands, meadows, 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,

References