Vernonia wollastonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wollastonii
ID:
129938
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xxxviii. 257 (1908).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129267
Common Names
- Wollaston's Vernonia
- Vernonia Wollastonii
- Wollastonii Vernonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vernonia wollastonii (also called Wollaston's Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Africa, and it typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands. It has purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia wollastonii can be used as a medicinal plant, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to attract pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia wollastonii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vernonia wollastonii can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Vernonia wollastonii
Vernonia wollastonii is native to South Africa, where it can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Vernonia wollastonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia wollastonii?
Vernonia wollastonii
What is the common name of Vernonia wollastonii?
Wollaston's Ironweed
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia wollastonii?
The natural habitat of Vernonia wollastonii is dry, open woodlands in South 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,
References
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259684-1: Based on the initial data import