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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Chodat
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1992
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 69. 1992
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028600
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Vernonanthura Cichoriifolia
- Vernonanthura
- Cichoriifolia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Vernonia cichoriiflora Chodat [unknown]
- Vernonanthura cichoriiflora (Chodat) H.Rob. [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Vernonanthura cichoriifolia (also called Cichorium-leaved vernonanthura, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a long, slender stem with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is found in dry, sunny areas of scrublands and deserts.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Vernonanthura cichoriifolia is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, and its flowers are used to make tea. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Vernonanthura cichoriifolia is yellow and tubular, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves at the base.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Vernonanthura cichoriifolia is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Vernonanthura cichoriifolia
                        
                            Vernonanthura cichoriifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Vernonanthura cichoriifolia FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura cichoriifolia?
Vernonanthura cichoriifolia
What are the common names of Vernonanthura cichoriifolia?
Common names of Vernonanthura cichoriifolia include the Cichorium-leaved Vernonanthura and Cichorium-leaved Thoroughwort.
Where is Vernonanthura cichoriifolia found?
Vernonanthura cichoriifolia is found in South America.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,