Verbesina gentryi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
89470
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22, n.° 1: 62 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088799
Common Names
- Verbesina Gentryi
- Gentry's Crownbeard
- Gentry's Verbesina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Verbesina gentryi (also called 'Gentry's Verbesina', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are opposite, ovate and toothed. It has yellow flowers with five petals. It is found in open areas, grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Verbesina gentryi is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Verbesina gentryi is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or early summer. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should emerge in 7-14 days. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Verbesina gentryi
Verbesina gentryi is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Verbesina gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina gentryi?
Verbesina gentryi
What is the common name of Verbesina gentryi?
Gentry's Crownbeard
What is the habitat of Verbesina gentryi?
Verbesina gentryi is found in dry, open woodlands, thickets, and roadsides
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-45127: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.