Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bolanosana
ID:
4503

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72: 31 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003832

Common Names

  • Bolanos Verbesina
  • Bolanos Golden Aster
  • Bolanos Yellow Aster

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Description

Verbesina bolanosana (also called Bolanos Golden Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Bolanos region of Costa Rica. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry montane forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina bolanosana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for some species of butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina bolanosana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina bolanosana is a perennial plant that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Verbesina bolanosana

Verbesina bolanosana is native to Central America, including parts of Nicaragua and Honduras.

Verbesina bolanosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina bolanosana?

Verbesina bolanosana

What is the common name of Verbesina bolanosana?

Bolanos White Crownbeard

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina bolanosana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-103697: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.