Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benderi
ID:
43596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perkins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49(2): 227 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042925

Common Names

  • Verbesina benderi
  • Bender's Verbesina
  • Bender's Crownbeard

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Description

Verbesina benderi (also called Bender's Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of 1 m and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina benderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of nectar for butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Verbesina benderi are yellow, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings are small, with yellow petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina benderi is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Verbesina benderi

Verbesina benderi is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Verbesina benderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina benderi?

Verbesina benderi

What are the common names of Verbesina benderi?

Bender's Verbesina, Bender's Crownbeard

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina benderi?

It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils

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,

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