Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrophila
ID:
138671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 3: 395 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138000

Common Names

  • Verbesina
  • Petrophila
  • Rocky Mountain Ironweed

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Description

Verbesina petrophila (also called Verbesina encelioides, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina petrophila is used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbesina petrophila has yellow flowers with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina petrophila is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Verbesina petrophila

Verbesina petrophila can be found in the rocky outcrops of the southwestern United States, including the Grand Canyon, Chihuahuan Desert, and Mojave Desert.

Verbesina petrophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina petrophila?

Verbesina petrophila

What is the common name of Verbesina petrophila?

Rock-loving Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina petrophila?

Verbesina petrophila is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

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,

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