Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 63 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076518
Common Names
- Verbesina Cinerea
- Silverwing Ironweed
- Silverwing Verbena
Description
Verbesina cinerea (also called 'Silverleaf ironweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has an upright growth habit and is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is commonly found in prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina cinerea is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina cinerea is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. Divide the clumps of plants in the spring or fall to propagate.
Where to Find Verbesina cinerea
Verbesina cinerea can be found in the southern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to North Carolina.
Verbesina cinerea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina cinerea?
Verbesina cinerea
What type of plant is Verbesina cinerea?
Verbesina cinerea is a flowering plant.
Where does Verbesina cinerea grow?
Verbesina cinerea is native to the southeastern United States.
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,