Verbesina alata
Capitaneja
Also known as: Hamulium alatum Cass. +4 more
- Hamulium alatum Cass.
- Tepion alatum (L.) Britton
- Tepion alatum Britton ex P.Wilson
- Verbesina alata var. genuina Urb.
- Verbesina alata var. hispida Griseb.
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Verbesina alata (commonly known as Capitaneja) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It originates in South America. The genus Verbesina is notably large, comprising more than 350 species.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Jamaica, Jawa