Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Lovin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Courier Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg 81: 117 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041492
Common Names
- Vernonia Caboverdana
- Cabo Verde Ironweed
- Cabo Verde Vernonia
Description
Vernonia caboverdana (also called 'Cape Ironweed', 'Cape Fleabane' and 'Cape Daisy', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is an annual herb with lance-shaped leaves and purple flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas and is often found in coastal regions.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia caboverdana is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its bright purple flowers and its attractive foliage. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia caboverdana has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia caboverdana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Vernonia caboverdana
Vernonia caboverdana can be found in dry, sandy soils in the Canary Islands and Madeira.
Vernonia caboverdana FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Vernonia caboverdana?
Vernonia caboverdana prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Vernonia caboverdana?
Vernonia caboverdana prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
How much sunlight does Vernonia caboverdana need?
Vernonia caboverdana prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,