Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 3, n.° 3: 57 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000106574
Common Names
- Venosa Achyrocline
- Achyrocline venosa
- Venosa Daisy
Description
Achyrocline venosa (also called Venosa Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrate. It grows in grasslands and open areas, and it is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrocline venosa is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and as a diuretic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Achyrocline venosa is a yellow daisy-like flower with a central disc. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Achyrocline venosa is an evergreen perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation can be done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Achyrocline venosa
Achyrocline venosa is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas.
Achyrocline venosa FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Achyrocline venosa?
Achyrocline venosa prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal light condition for Achyrocline venosa?
Achyrocline venosa prefers partial shade to full shade.
What is the ideal temperature range for Achyrocline venosa?
Achyrocline venosa prefers a temperature range of 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Species in the Achyrocline genus
Achyrocline lehmannii,
Achyrocline gaudens,
Achyrocline alata,
Achyrocline crassiuscula,
Achyrocline ventosa,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline arrojadoana,
Achyrocline crassiceps,
Achyrocline gertiana,
Achyrocline marchiorii,
Achyrocline bogotensis,
Achyrocline flaccida,
Achyrocline satureioides,
Achyrocline latifolia,
Achyrocline anabelae,
Achyrocline virescens,
Achyrocline albicans,
Achyrocline glandulosa,
Achyrocline hyperchlora,
Achyrocline tombadorensis,
Achyrocline ribasiana,
Achyrocline hirta,
Achyrocline gardneri,
Achyrocline oaxacana,
Achyrocline vargasiana,
Achyrocline ramosissima,
Achyrocline deflexa,
Achyrocline luisiana,
Achyrocline scandens,
Achyrocline mathiolifolia,
Achyrocline mollis,
Achyrocline venosa,
Achyrocline hallii,
Achyrocline trianae,
Achyrocline disjuncta,
Achyrocline tomentosa,
Achyrocline peruviana,
Achyrocline macella,
Achyrocline celosioides,
Achyrocline vauthieriana,
Achyrocline guerreroana,
Achyrocline flavida,
Achyrocline rupestris,
Achyrocline chionaea,
Achyrocline eriodes,
Achyrocline heringeri,
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,