Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
131325

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 639 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130654

Common Names

  • Verbesina laevis
  • Smooth Ironweed
  • Wingstem

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Description

Verbesina laevis (also called Smooth Crownbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the United States. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of up to 3 feet. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is found in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Verbesina laevis are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina laevis is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Once established, Verbesina laevis is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Verbesina laevis

Verbesina laevis is native to North America and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrub.

Verbesina laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina laevis?

Verbesina laevis

What is the common name of Verbesina laevis?

Smooth Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina laevis?

Dry, open woods, prairies, 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,

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