Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fischeri
ID:
8131

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20(1-2): 221 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007460

Common Names

  • Fischer's Vernonia
  • Vernonia Fischeri
  • Fischer's Ironweed

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Description

Vernonia fischeri (also called African Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia fischeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia fischeri has yellow flowers with dark purple centers, and the seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia fischeri is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vernonia fischeri

Vernonia fischeri can be found in Central and South America.

Vernonia fischeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia fischeri?

Vernonia fischeri

What is the common name of Vernonia fischeri?

Fischer's Ironweed

What type of plant is Vernonia fischeri?

Herbaceous perennial

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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