Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 435 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080290
Common Names
- Pentantha Verbesina
- Wingstem
- Yellow Ironweed
Description
Verbesina pentantha (also called 'Five-petaled Crownbeard', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single, hairy stem that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin. The flowers are yellow and have a diameter of about 1 cm. It grows in moist woods, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbesina pentantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbesina pentantha has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbesina pentantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Verbesina pentantha
Verbesina pentantha is found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast.
Verbesina pentantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbesina pentantha?
Verbesina pentantha
What are the common names of Verbesina pentantha?
Five-petal Verbesina, Five-petal Crownbeard
What is the natural habitat of Verbesina pentantha?
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,