Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Ortiz) H.Rob. & Skvarla
Source:
gcc
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 123(3): 191 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057982
Common Names
- Mountain Vernonella
- Plate Vernonella
- Broadleaf Vernonella
Description
Vernonella platyseta (also called Broad-leaved Vernonella, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonella platyseta is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonella platyseta has small yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonella platyseta is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be divided every few years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Vernonella platyseta
Vernonella platyseta can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Vernonella platyseta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonella platyseta?
Vernonella platyseta
What type of plant is Vernonella platyseta?
Herb
Where is Vernonella platyseta native to?
South America
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,