Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eggersii
ID:
138325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28(5): 611 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137654

Common Names

  • Golden Crownbeard
  • Eggers' Crownbeard
  • Wingstem

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Description

Verbesina eggersii (also called Eggers' Verbesina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina eggersii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of timber for furniture and construction, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Verbesina eggersii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seed is small, dark brown and has a hard outer shell. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina eggersii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Verbesina eggersii

Verbesina eggersii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in areas with well-drained soils.

Verbesina eggersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina eggersii?

Verbesina eggersii

What is the common name of Verbesina eggersii?

Eggers' verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina eggersii?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands

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,