Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chthonocephala
ID:
57860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
gcc

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 123(3): 190 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057189



Common Names

  • Vernonella chthonocephala
  • Chthonocephala
  • Vernonella


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia chthonocephala O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Vernonia perparva S.Moore [unknown]
  • Centrapalus chthonocephalus (O.Hoffm.) H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Vernonella chthonocephala (also called Chthonocephalus Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flower heads. It grows in open grasslands, dry deciduous forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonella chthonocephala is used as an ornamental plant and can be used for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonella chthonocephala is a yellow-orange composite flower head, composed of many small disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonella chthonocephala is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and root them in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vernonella chthonocephala

Vernonella chthonocephala is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Vernonella chthonocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonella chthonocephala?

Vernonella chthonocephala

What is the common name of Vernonella chthonocephala?

Chthonocephala Ironweed

What is the habitat of Vernonella chthonocephala?

Vernonella chthonocephala is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and grasslands.

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-155869: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.