Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
discolor
ID:
75732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73(2): 70 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075061



Common Names

  • Vernon's Anthura
  • Vernon's False Daisy
  • Vernon's False Fleabane


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Description

Vernonanthura discolor (also called yellow-rayed anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow-green flowers and thick, leathery leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in tropical forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonanthura discolor is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonanthura discolor has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonanthura discolor is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Vernonanthura discolor

Vernonanthura discolor is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Vernonanthura discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura discolor?

Vernonanthura discolor

What is the common name of Vernonanthura discolor?

Vernon's daisy

What type of plant is Vernonanthura discolor?

Herbaceous perennial

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-31766: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.