Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
piresii
ID:
86226

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 73. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085555



Common Names

  • Vernonanthura piresii
  • Pires' Vernonanthura
  • Pires' Anthurium


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Description

Vernonanthura piresii (also called Pires' vernonanthura, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem with a few branches and a rosette of leaves at the base. The leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin and a white-hairy surface. The flowers are yellow and have a star-shaped shape. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonanthura piresii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonanthura piresii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonanthura piresii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Vernonanthura piresii

Vernonanthura piresii can be found in the western United States and Mexico.

Vernonanthura piresii FAQ

What are the common names for Vernonanthura piresii?

Vernonanthura piresii is commonly known as Pires' Vernonanthura.

What is the natural habitat of Vernonanthura piresii?

Vernonanthura piresii is typically found in the cerrado and caatinga regions of Brazil.

What type of soil does Vernonanthura piresii prefer?

Vernonanthura piresii prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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