Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 39: 112 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027756
Common Names
- Verbesina madrensis
- Madrensis Verbesina
- Verbesina of Madrensis
Description
Verbesina madrensis (also called Madrean Verbesina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a velvety texture. It grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina madrensis is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds as an ornamental. It is also known to attract bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina madrensis has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are hairy and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina madrensis is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Verbesina madrensis
Verbesina madrensis is found in the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico.
Verbesina madrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina madrensis?
Verbesina madrensis
What is the common name of Verbesina madrensis?
Madrean verbesina
What type of plant is Verbesina madrensis?
Perennial herbaceous plant
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,