Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinb. xi. 837. 1882
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008899
Common Names
- Vernonia
- Cockburn's Vernonia
- Vernonia Cockburniana
Description
Vernonia cockburniana (also called Cockburn's ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. It grows in open grasslands, disturbed areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia cockburniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia cockburniana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia cockburniana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Vernonia cockburniana
Vernonia cockburniana is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Vernonia cockburniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia cockburniana?
Vernonia cockburniana
What is the common name of Vernonia cockburniana?
Cockburn's Vernonia
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia cockburniana?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
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,