Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hieracioides
ID:
16118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73(2): 71 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015447



Common Names

  • Hieracioides Vernonanthura
  • Vernonanthura Hieracioides
  • Hieracioides


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia hieracioides (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia hieracioides hieracioides [unknown]
  • Vernonia orientis Gleason [unknown]
  • Vernonia hieracioides Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Vernonanthura hieracioides (also called Vernonanthura, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has hairy stems and leaves, and yellow flower heads that are usually solitary. It grows in dry, open areas such as hillsides, rocky slopes, and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonanthura hieracioides has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonanthura hieracioides has yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonanthura hieracioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or dividing the clumps in the fall.

Where to Find Vernonanthura hieracioides

Vernonanthura hieracioides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Puebla.

Vernonanthura hieracioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura hieracioides?

Vernonanthura hieracioides

What type of plant is Vernonanthura hieracioides?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Vernonanthura hieracioides?

Grassland, chaparral

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.