Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
venturana
ID:
118797

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37(3): 251. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118126



Common Names

  • Neurolaena venturana
  • Venturana Neurolaena
  • Neurolaena


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Description

Neurolaena venturana (also called Venturana neurolaena, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single flower stalk. The leaves are lanceolate and toothed. It grows in sunny areas, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Neurolaena venturana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neurolaena venturana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neurolaena venturana is an annual plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Neurolaena venturana

Neurolaena venturana is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Neurolaena venturana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neurolaena venturana?

Neurolaena venturana

What is the natural habitat of Neurolaena venturana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the flowering period of Neurolaena venturana?

April to October

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7947: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.