Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apoensis
ID:
10937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. ii. 687 (1910).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010266



Common Names

  • Vernonia apoensis
  • Apoense Vernonia
  • Apoense-Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia apoensis (also called Apo Vernonia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Philippines. It has oblong leaves and grows in moist, shady forests. It is often found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia apoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia apoensis has purple flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia apoensis is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can also be propagated by division, but it is not recommended as the divisions may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Vernonia apoensis

Vernonia apoensis is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.

Vernonia apoensis FAQ

What are the common names of Vernonia apoensis?

Common names of Vernonia apoensis include Apoensis Ironweed, Apo Ironweed, and Apo Ironweed.

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia apoensis?

Vernonia apoensis is native to the Philippines, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

What are the benefits of Vernonia apoensis?

Vernonia apoensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems.

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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