Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
35415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalzell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Bombay Fl. : 126 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034744



Common Names

  • Vicoa cernua
  • Cernua Vicoa
  • Vicoa


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Synonyms

  • Pentanema cernuum (Dalzell) Y.Ling [unknown]
  • Inula dalzellii Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Inula cernua (Dalzell) R.R.Stewart [illegitimate]
  • Jacobaea cernua Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Vicoa cernua (also called Nodding Vicoa, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vicoa cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vicoa cernua are small, yellow, and clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black, and oblong with a small tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicoa cernua is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Vicoa cernua

Vicoa cernua is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Vicoa cernua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicoa cernua?

Vicoa cernua

Where does Vicoa cernua grow?

Vicoa cernua is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

What is the common name of Vicoa cernua?

Vicoa cernua is commonly known as Drooping Vicoa.

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