Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lualabaensis
ID:
13664

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 5: 93 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012993

Common Names

  • Lualaba Vernonia
  • Vernonia lualabaensis
  • Lualaba Vernonia

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Description

Vernonia lualabaensis (also called Lualaba Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Africa. It has a tall, upright stem with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is usually found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia lualabaensis has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia lualabaensis is white and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and oval and the seedlings are green and have a thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia lualabaensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought once established. It is also tolerant of salt spray and wind.

Where to Find Vernonia lualabaensis

Vernonia lualabaensis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Vernonia lualabaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia lualabaensis?

Vernonia lualabaensis

What is the common name of Vernonia lualabaensis?

Lualaba Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia lualabaensis?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in Central and Eastern Africa.

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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