Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypoglauca
ID:
7806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Leopoldina 23: 144 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007135

Common Names

  • White Crownbeard
  • White Verbesina
  • White Crown-beard

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Description

Verbesina hypoglauca (also called Lesser Wingstem, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, and has yellow flower heads with a diameter of about 2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina hypoglauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina hypoglauca has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina hypoglauca is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and mulched to help retain moisture. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage additional blooms.

Where to Find Verbesina hypoglauca

Verbesina hypoglauca can be found in the United States, Canada, and parts of Mexico. It is a common weed in cultivated fields, pastures, and roadsides.

Verbesina hypoglauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina hypoglauca?

Verbesina hypoglauca

What type of plant is Verbesina hypoglauca?

Verbesina hypoglauca is an annual herb.

Where is Verbesina hypoglauca found?

Verbesina hypoglauca is found in North America and Canada.

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,