Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
almedae
ID:
14547

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73(2): 68 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013876



Common Names

  • Vernonanthura Almedae
  • Vernonanthura
  • Almedae


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia almedae H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Vernonanthura almedae (also called Almeda's vernonanthura, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a low-growing habit with small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places such as grasslands, heaths and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonanthura almedae is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonanthura almedae is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonanthura almedae is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Thin the seedlings to about 10 cm apart when they are large enough to handle. The plants will flower in their second year.

Where to Find Vernonanthura almedae

Vernonanthura almedae can be found in the Andes mountains in Colombia and Ecuador.

Vernonanthura almedae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura almedae?

Vernonanthura almedae

Where is Vernonanthura almedae found?

Vernonanthura almedae is native to South America.

What type of environment does Vernonanthura almedae prefer?

Vernonanthura almedae prefers humid, tropical environments.

Species in the Vernonanthura genus

Vernonanthura lucida, Vernonanthura sambrayana, Vernonanthura phaeoneura, Vernonanthura fuertesii, Vernonanthura sinclairii, Vernonanthura almedae, Vernonanthura membranacea, Vernonanthura hieracioides, Vernonanthura divaricata, Vernonanthura phosphorica, Vernonanthura squamulosa, Vernonanthura subverticillata, Vernonanthura cronquistii, Vernonanthura liatroides, Vernonanthura cuneifolia, Vernonanthura westiniana, Vernonanthura beyrichii, Vernonanthura puberula, Vernonanthura loretensis, Vernonanthura cichoriifolia, Vernonanthura cymosa, Vernonanthura fagifolia, Vernonanthura prenanthoides, Vernonanthura oligolepis, Vernonanthura laxa, Vernonanthura cabralensis, Vernonanthura chaquensis, Vernonanthura schulziana, Vernonanthura pinguis, Vernonanthura havanensis, Vernonanthura vinhae, Vernonanthura menthaefolia, Vernonanthura pseudonudiflora, Vernonanthura cordata, Vernonanthura ignobilis, Vernonanthura tuerckheimii, Vernonanthura buxifolia, Vernonanthura hintoniorum, Vernonanthura membranacea, Vernonanthura phosphorica, Vernonanthura cupularis, Vernonanthura petiolaris, Vernonanthura warmingiana, Vernonanthura lipeoensis, Vernonanthura paludosa, Vernonanthura serratuloides, Vernonanthura brasiliana, Vernonanthura tweedieana, Vernonanthura oligactoides, Vernonanthura discolor,

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,