Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tweedieana
ID:
73717

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73(2): 74 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073046



Common Names

  • Tweedie's Vernonanthura
  • Tweedie's Goldenbush
  • Tweedie's Golden Aster


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Description

Vernonanthura tweedieana (also called Tweedie's Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonanthura tweedieana is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a food source for animals, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonanthura tweedieana is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonanthura tweedieana is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location.

Where to Find Vernonanthura tweedieana

Vernonanthura tweedieana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Vernonanthura tweedieana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura tweedieana?

Vernonanthura tweedieana

What are the common names of Vernonanthura tweedieana?

Tweedie's thistle, woolly thistle

What is the growth habit of Vernonanthura tweedieana?

Vernonanthura tweedieana is an herbaceous biennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall

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-29788: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.