Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mucronulata
ID:
88964

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 72. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088293



Common Names

  • Vernonanthura mucronulata
  • Vernonanthura
  • Mucronulata


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia mucronulata Less. [unknown]
  • Cacalia moquiniodes (Mart. ex Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia collina Gardner [unknown]
  • Cacalia mucronulata (Less.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Vernonanthura mucronulata (also called mucronulate vernonanthura, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads. It grows in open, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonanthura mucronulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonanthura mucronulata is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonanthura mucronulata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.

Where to Find Vernonanthura mucronulata

Vernonanthura mucronulata is native to South America. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Vernonanthura mucronulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura mucronulata?

Vernonanthura mucronulata

What are the common uses of Vernonanthura mucronulata?

Vernonanthura mucronulata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Where is Vernonanthura mucronulata native to?

Vernonanthura mucronulata is native to Mexico and Central 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-44631: 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.