Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lignea
ID:
1409652

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mesfin) D.Gut.Larr., Santos-Vicente, Anderb., E.Rico & M.M.Mart.Ort.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(1): 160. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001422117



Common Names

  • Vicoa lignea
  • Lignea Vicoa
  • Vicoa Woodland


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Description

Vicoa lignea (also called 'Woody Vicoa', among many other common names) is a small shrub with linear leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vicoa lignea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicoa lignea has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicoa lignea is an annual that can be propagated by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zone 5 and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Vicoa lignea

Vicoa lignea is native to tropical Africa.

Vicoa lignea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicoa lignea?

Vicoa lignea

What is the common name of Vicoa lignea?

Woody vicoa

What is the natural habitat of Vicoa lignea?

It is native to South America and grows in dry, sunny areas.

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

Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Mesfin Tadesse (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mesfin' in the authors string.
Enrique Rico (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Rico' in the authors string.
María Montserrat Martínez Ortega (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Mart.Ort.' in the authors string.
David Gutiérrez-Larruscain: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Gut.Larr.' in the authors string.
María Santos-Vicente: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santos-Vicente' in the authors string.