Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73(2): 72 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123976
Common Names
- Patens Vernonanthura
- Vernonanthura
- Woolly Sunflower
Description
Vernonanthura patens (also called Patens Vernonia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonanthura patens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonanthura patens is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonanthura patens is an easy-to-grow perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Vernonanthura patens
Vernonanthura patens is native to South America and can be found in dry, open forests and shrublands.
Vernonanthura patens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura patens?
Vernonanthura patens
What are the common names of Vernonanthura patens?
Spreading Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Vernonanthura patens?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and rocky areas
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,