Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
kirkii
ID:
54453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv. & Hiern) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
gcc

Year:
2010

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053782



Common Names

  • Kirkii Vernonella
  • Kirkii Ironweed
  • Kirkii Vernonia


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Synonyms

  • Centrapalus kirkii (Oliv. & Hiern) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Vernonia zambesiaca S.Moore [unknown]
  • Cacalia kirkii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia swynnertonii S.Moore [unknown]
  • Vernonia kirkii Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]

Description

Vernonella kirkii (also called Kirk's Vernonella, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant found in the tropical regions of Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, pastures, and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonella kirkii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonella kirkii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonella kirkii is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Vernonella kirkii

Vernonella kirkii is native to tropical regions of Africa.

Vernonella kirkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonella kirkii?

Vernonella kirkii

What is the common name of Vernonella kirkii?

Kirk's Vernonia

What is the family of Vernonella kirkii?

Asteraceae

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-152371: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.