Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 2, 3: 146 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039657
Common Names
- Verbesina erosa
- Roughleaf Ironweed
- Rough-Leaved Ironweed
Description
Verbesina erosa (also called Cutleaf Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to North America and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina erosa has been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used for making dyes and for making a type of traditional beer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina erosa is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina erosa is a perennial plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Verbesina erosa
Verbesina erosa is native to North America and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Verbesina erosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina erosa?
Verbesina erosa
What is the common name of Verbesina erosa?
Rough-leaved Verbesina
What is the habitat of Verbesina erosa?
Dry grassland, scrub, and rocky slopes
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,