Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oligolepis
ID:
30962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 72. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030291

Common Names

  • Vernonanthura oligolepis
  • Vernonanthura
  • Oligolepis

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Description

Vernonanthura oligolepis (also called Oligolepis Vernonanthura, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru and is found in humid montane forests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonanthura oligolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonanthura oligolepis has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and they germinate in the fall. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonanthura oligolepis is an herbaceous perennial native to Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vernonanthura oligolepis

Vernonanthura oligolepis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and can be found in Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia.

Vernonanthura oligolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonanthura oligolepis?

Vernonanthura oligolepis

What is the common name of Vernonanthura oligolepis?

Oligolepis Vernonanthura

What is the family of Vernonanthura oligolepis?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129284: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.