Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flanaganii
ID:
7877

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Phillips) Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42(2): 238 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007206

Common Names

  • Vernonia Flanaganii
  • Flanagan's Ironweed
  • Flanagan's Vernonia

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia hirsuta flanaganii E.Phillips [unknown]

Description

Vernonia flanaganii (also called Flanagan's vernonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with purple flowers and a shallow taproot. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia flanaganii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia flanaganii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia flanaganii is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It 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 should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Vernonia flanaganii

Vernonia flanaganii is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Vernonia flanaganii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia flanaganii?

Vernonia flanaganii

What type of plant is Vernonia flanaganii?

Vernonia flanaganii is an herbaceous perennial plant.

Where is Vernonia flanaganii native to?

Vernonia flanaganii is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-106961: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.