Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zaragosana
ID:
62761

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 302 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062090



Common Names

  • Zaragosana
  • Verbesina zaragosana
  • Zaragosa Crownbeard


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina zaragosana zaragosana [unknown]

Description

Verbesina zaragosana (also called Zaragoza Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina zaragosana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Verbesina zaragosana var. intermedia G.S.Hinton & B.L.Turner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina zaragosana is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina zaragosana is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Verbesina zaragosana

Verbesina zaragosana is native to Spain and can be found in dry grasslands and open areas.

Verbesina zaragosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina zaragosana?

Verbesina zaragosana

What is the common name of Verbesina zaragosana?

Zaragosa Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina zaragosana?

Dry, sandy, open woodlands and savannas

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-19099: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.