Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klatt) H.Rob. & Skvarla
Source:
gcc
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 123(3): 189 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049542
Common Names
- Vernonella Acrocephala
- Acrocephala Vernonella
- Acrocephalous Vernonella
Description
Vernonella acrocephala (also called Acrocephalous Vernonella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It grows in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonella acrocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonella acrocephala is yellow, with a single petal and a yellow center. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonella acrocephala is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Vernonella acrocephala
Vernonella acrocephala can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Vernonella acrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonella acrocephala?
Vernonella acrocephala
What type of plant is Vernonella acrocephala?
Vernonella acrocephala is an annual herb
Where is Vernonella acrocephala found?
Vernonella acrocephala is found in Europe
Species in the Vernonella genus
Vernonella praecox,
Vernonella denudata,
Vernonella acrocephala,
Vernonella subaphylla,
Vernonella luembensis,
Vernonella anandrioides,
Vernonella praemorsa,
Vernonella lainzii,
Vernonella kirkii,
Vernonella chthonocephala,
Vernonella platyseta,
Vernonella africana,
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,