Status:
valid
Authors:
(Humb., Bonpl. & Kunth) Panero
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 36: 75. 1992 ; Syst. Pappobolus (Asterac.-Helianth.)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002011
Common Names
- Pappobolus verbesinoides
- Verbesina Pappobolus
- Verbesina Sunflower
Synonyms
- Helianthus verbesinoides Kunth [unknown]
- Helianthopsis verbesinoides (Kunth) H.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Pappobolus verbesinoides (also called 'Verbesina', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin, woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and glabrous. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as steppes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pappobolus verbesinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pappobolus verbesinoides is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pappobolus verbesinoides is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pappobolus verbesinoides
Pappobolus verbesinoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Pappobolus verbesinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pappobolus verbesinoides?
Pappobolus verbesinoides
What is the common name of Pappobolus verbesinoides?
Verbesina
What is the natural habitat of Pappobolus verbesinoides?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Pappobolus genus
Pappobolus sagasteguii,
Pappobolus hypargyreus,
Pappobolus verbesinoides,
Pappobolus verbesinoides,
Pappobolus schillingii,
Pappobolus microphyllus,
Pappobolus discolor,
Pappobolus sanchezii,
Pappobolus imbaburensis,
Pappobolus stuebelii,
Pappobolus viridior,
Pappobolus ecuadoriensis,
Pappobolus smithii,
Pappobolus matthewsii,
Pappobolus acutifolius,
Pappobolus lehmannii,
Pappobolus subniveus,
Pappobolus acuminatus,
Pappobolus argenteus,
Pappobolus youngiorum,
Pappobolus senex,
Pappobolus robinsonii,
Pappobolus lanatus,
Pappobolus nigrescens,
Pappobolus storkhortonianus,
Pappobolus davidii,
Pappobolus lodicatus,
Pappobolus decumbens,
Pappobolus cajamarcensis,
Pappobolus jelskii,
Pappobolus hypargyreus,
Pappobolus woodsonianus,
Pappobolus senex,
Pappobolus cinerascens,
Pappobolus andinus,
Pappobolus hutchisonii,
Pappobolus amoenus,
Pappobolus juncosae,
Pappobolus mollicomus,
Pappobolus macranthus,
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,