Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
loretensis
ID:
28941

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028270



Common Names

  • Loretensis
  • Vernonanthura Loretensis
  • Loretensis Bush


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia loretensis Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Vernonanthura loretensis (also called 'Loreto Vernonanthura', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats, and has yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets and a yellow center. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonanthura loretensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonanthura loretensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonanthura loretensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry conditions, but will need regular watering during periods of drought. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote further blooming.

Where to Find Vernonanthura loretensis

Vernonanthura loretensis is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Vernonanthura loretensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura loretensis?

Vernonanthura loretensis

What is the common name of Vernonanthura loretensis?

Loreto Vernonanthura

What type of plant is Vernonanthura loretensis?

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

Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.