Verbesina sororia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sororia
ID:
37998
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xv. (1880) 37.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037327
Common Names
- Verbesina sororia
- Wingstem
- Golden Crownbeard
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Verbesina sororia (also called White Crownbeard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina sororia is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina sororia is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Verbesina sororia is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Verbesina sororia
Verbesina sororia can be found in the United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Illinois and New York.
Verbesina sororia FAQ
What are the common names of Verbesina sororia?
Verbesina sororia is commonly known as the White Crownbeard.
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina sororia?
Verbesina sororia is native to North America.
What is the growth habit of Verbesina sororia?
Verbesina sororia is an annual herb that grows in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
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-1361: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.