Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brasiliana
ID:
73359

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73(2): 69 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072688

Common Names

  • Brazilian Vernonanthura
  • Vernonanthura brasiliana
  • Vernonanthura

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Synonyms

  • Cacalia salviifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia scabra Pers. [unknown]
  • Vernonia brasiliana (L.) Druce [unknown]
  • Cacalia brasiliana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eupatorium obovatum Willd. ex Baker [deprecated]
  • Vernonia salviifolia Chodat [unknown]
  • Vernonia odoratissima Kunth [unknown]
  • Eupatorium obovatum Willd. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Vernonia odoratissima odoratissima [unknown]
  • Vernonia assana Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Conyza clethrifolia Willd. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia scabra scabra [unknown]
  • Vernonia odoratissima caracasana Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Vernonia odoratissima guianensis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Baccharis brasiliana L. [unknown]

Description

Vernonanthura brasiliana (also called 'Brazilian Daisy', 'Brazilian Sunflower' and 'Brazilian Marigold', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical South America. It has a single, erect stem with large, yellow flowers. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonanthura brasiliana is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonanthura brasiliana has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonanthura brasiliana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also susceptible to slugs and snails.

Where to Find Vernonanthura brasiliana

Vernonanthura brasiliana is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Vernonanthura brasiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura brasiliana?

Vernonanthura brasiliana

What is the common name of Vernonanthura brasiliana?

Brazilian Daisy

What is the growth habit of Vernonanthura brasiliana?

Vernonanthura brasiliana is an upright, clump-forming perennial

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,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.