Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nudiflora
ID:
134687

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73(2): 72 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134016



Common Names

  • Vernonanthura Nudiflora
  • Vernonanthura
  • Nudiflora


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia nudiflora albiflora Matzenb. [unknown]
  • Vernonia salicifolia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Vernonia brevifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Vernonia nudiflora Less. [unknown]
  • Cacalia nudiflora (Less.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonanthura nudiflora albiflora (Matzenb.) Deble [unknown]

Description

Vernonanthura nudiflora (also called Nude-flowered Vernonanthura, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonanthura nudiflora is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonanthura nudiflora is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus of white hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonanthura nudiflora is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Vernonanthura nudiflora

Vernonanthura nudiflora can be found in the mountains of Peru.

Vernonanthura nudiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura nudiflora?

Vernonanthura nudiflora

What is the common name of Vernonanthura nudiflora?

Naked-flowered vernonanthura

What is the natural habitat of Vernonanthura nudiflora?

It is found in dry areas of Mexico

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

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.