Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
verbesinoides
ID:
21880

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72(2): 148 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021209

Common Names

  • Verbesinoides Elaphandra
  • Verbesinoides False Vervain
  • Verbesinoides False Verbena

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Synonyms

  • Gymnopsis verbesinoides DC. [unknown]
  • Aspilia nigropunctata S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Aspilia verbesinoides (A.DC.) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Elaphandra sucrensis (Aristeg.) V.M.Badillo [unknown]

Description

Elaphandra verbesinoides (also called Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flower heads and can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Elaphandra verbesinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elaphandra verbesinoides has yellow-orange flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaphandra verbesinoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Elaphandra verbesinoides

Elaphandra verbesinoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.

Elaphandra verbesinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaphandra verbesinoides?

Elaphandra verbesinoides

What is the family of Elaphandra verbesinoides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Elaphandra verbesinoides?

Verbesina

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963804-1: Based on the initial data import