Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 69. 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091084
Common Names
- Vernon's Daisy
- Vernonanthura
- Vernon Daisy
Synonyms
- Cacalia auriculata (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia auriculata Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Vernonanthura auriculata (also called Golden-flowered Vernonanthura, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonanthura auriculata is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonanthura auriculata has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonanthura auriculata is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the plants to flower.
Where to Find Vernonanthura auriculata
Vernonanthura auriculata can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Vernonanthura auriculata FAQ
What are the common names of Vernonanthura auriculata?
Common names of Vernonanthura auriculata include yellow-flowered vernonanthura, yellow-flowered vernonanthe, and yellow-flowered vernonia.
What is the flowering period of Vernonanthura auriculata?
Vernonanthura auriculata typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
What is the habitat of Vernonanthura auriculata?
Vernonanthura auriculata is typically found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
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,