Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73(2): 71 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037081
Common Names
- Vernonanthura Havanensis
- Havana Vernonanthura
- Havana Ironweed
Synonyms
- Cacalia havanensis (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia cubensis Greenm. [unknown]
- Vernonia cubensis cubensis [unknown]
- Vernonia havanensis DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia stictophylla C.Wright [unknown]
- Vernonia cubensis cajalbanensis Ekman ex Urb. [unknown]
- Vernonia cubensis Griseb. [unknown]
- Vernonia cubensis cajalbanensis (Ekman ex Urb.) Borhidi [deprecated]
Description
Vernonanthura havanensis (also called Cuban vernonanthura, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the daisy family. It is native to Cuba and grows in open woodlands and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads with long, slender bracts.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonanthura havanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonanthura havanensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and yellow rays. The seed is a small, black, oval seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonanthura havanensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Vernonanthura havanensis
Vernonanthura havanensis is native to Cuba and can be found in the provinces of Camagüey, Guantánamo, Holguín, and Santiago de Cuba.
Vernonanthura havanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura havanensis?
Vernonanthura havanensis
What is the family of Vernonanthura havanensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Vernonanthura havanensis?
Havana Vernonanthura
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,