Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cordata
ID:
41433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 70 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040762



Common Names

  • Vernonanthura Cordata
  • Heart-Leaved Vernonanthura
  • Heart-Leaved Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia moreliana Gleason [unknown]
  • Cacalia cordata (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia cordata Kunth [unknown]
  • Vernonia cordifolia Willd. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Vernonia cordata cordata [unknown]
  • Vernonia cordata hooveri McVaugh [deprecated]

Description

Vernonanthura cordata (also called Velvet-leaf Vernonanthura, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonanthura cordata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonanthura cordata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonanthura cordata is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Vernonanthura cordata

Vernonanthura cordata is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands and meadows.

Vernonanthura cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura cordata?

Vernonanthura cordata

What is the common name of Vernonanthura cordata?

Vernon's Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Vernonanthura cordata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and 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,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.