Vernonanthura westiniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
westiniana
ID:
23945
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 74. 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023274
Common Names
- Westin's Vernonanthura
- Westin's Daisy
- Westin's False Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vernonanthura westiniana (also called Westin's Vernonanthura, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Brazilian Cerrado. It has a rosette of leaves with white and yellow flowers. It grows in open areas and in rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonanthura westiniana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonanthura westiniana is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vernonanthura westiniana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the fall for best results. The plant can also be divided in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Vernonanthura westiniana
Vernonanthura westiniana is native to the Andes and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.
Vernonanthura westiniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura westiniana?
Vernonanthura westiniana
What is the common name of Vernonanthura westiniana?
Westin's anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Vernonanthura westiniana?
It is native to the tropical forests of South 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-122494: 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.