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
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.
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,