Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 262 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081375
Common Names
- Verbesina Calciphila
- Calcium-loving Verbesina
- Calcium-loving Crownbeard
Description
Verbesina calciphila (also called Calcium-Loving Verbesina, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina calciphila 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, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Verbesina calciphila flower is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina calciphila is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.
Where to Find Verbesina calciphila
Verbesina calciphila is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides.
Verbesina calciphila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina calciphila?
Verbesina calciphila
What is the common name of Verbesina calciphila?
Calcareous Verbesina
Where is Verbesina calciphila native to?
Mexico
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,