Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chilapana
ID:
7444

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 142 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006773

Common Names

  • Verbesina
  • Chilapana
  • Chilapana Verbesina

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Description

Verbesina chilapana (also called Chilapan verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina chilapana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina chilapana is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina chilapana is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Verbesina chilapana

Verbesina chilapana can be found in Mexico, primarily in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Verbesina chilapana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina chilapana?

Verbesina chilapana

What is the common name of Verbesina chilapana?

Chilapan Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina chilapana?

Dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States

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-106537: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.