Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venosa
ID:
135593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 9(9): 110 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134922

Common Names

  • Venosa Verbesina
  • Venosa Goldenrod
  • Venosa Ironweed

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Description

Verbesina venosa (also called veiny verbesina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry and wet forests, and can be found in elevations up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Verbesina venosa has medicinal properties and is used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbesina venosa is yellow and daisy-like with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbesina venosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Verbesina venosa

Verbesina venosa is native to North America and is found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Verbesina venosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbesina venosa?

Verbesina venosa

What is the common name of Verbesina venosa?

Verbesina

What is the natural habitat of Verbesina venosa?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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,