Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
betsimisaraka
ID:
8246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 15: 246 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007575

Common Names

  • Vernonia Betsimisaraka
  • Betsimisaraka Vernonia
  • Betsimisaraka Ironweed

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Description

Vernonia betsimisaraka (also called Madagascar Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and a height of up to 1.5 meters. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia betsimisaraka is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia betsimisaraka has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia betsimisaraka is a perennial herb that is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it is susceptible to frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Vernonia betsimisaraka

Vernonia betsimisaraka is endemic to Madagascar, where it can be found in the central and northern parts of the island.

Vernonia betsimisaraka FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia betsimisaraka?

Vernonia betsimisaraka

What type of plant is Vernonia betsimisaraka?

It is a shrub

Where is Vernonia betsimisaraka found?

It is found in Madagascar

Species in the Vernonia genus

Vernonia lavandulifolia, Vernonia gigantea, Vernonia monantha, Vernonia gossypina, Vernonia teusczii, Vernonia delapsa, Vernonia rosenii, Vernonia acilepis, Vernonia blodgettii, Vernonia aschersonioides, Vernonia jelfiae, Vernonia concinna, Vernonia kamerunensis, Vernonia texana, Vernonia bottae, Vernonia faustiana, Vernonia novarae, Vernonia noveboracensis, Vernonia goetzenii, Vernonia pulchella, Vernonia flanaganii, Vernonia fischeri, Vernonia betsimisaraka, Vernonia macvaughii, Vernonia cryptocephala, Vernonia cockburniana, Vernonia ruwenzoriensis, Vernonia platylepis, Vernonia phanerophlebia, Vernonia apoensis, Vernonia betsilensis, Vernonia napus, Vernonia carnea, Vernonia balansae, Vernonia sphacelata, Vernonia subobscura, Vernonia orgyalis, Vernonia brazzavillensis, Vernonia ischnophylla, Vernonia lualabaensis, Vernonia divulgata, Vernonia lundiensis, Vernonia limosa, Vernonia recurvata, Vernonia cymosa, Vernonia scoparia, Vernonia helferi, Vernonia ambrensis, Vernonia verrucata, Vernonia ledermannii,

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,

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