Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.A.Dyer) Hilliard
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 211 (1981): (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130993
Common Names
- Vellereophyton vellereum
- Vellereum Velvet-Plant
- Velvet-Plant
Description
Vellereophyton vellereum (also called Vellereum vellereophyton, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a hairy stem with small, yellow flowers and can be found in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vellereophyton vellereum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vellereophyton vellereum is a small, yellow-green flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a slightly rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vellereophyton vellereum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or summer. For cuttings, take a stem cutting from the plant in the spring or summer and plant it in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Vellereophyton vellereum prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Vellereophyton vellereum
Vellereophyton vellereum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Sonora.
Vellereophyton vellereum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vellereophyton vellereum?
Vellereophyton vellereum
What type of plant is Vellereophyton vellereum?
A flowering plant
Where is Vellereophyton vellereum found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Vellereophyton genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,