Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
britteniana
ID:
95402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. i. 533.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094731



Common Names

  • Britten's Ironweed
  • Vernonia britteniana
  • Britten Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia britteniana (also called Britten's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It typically grows in moist, open meadows and along streams, and has a rosette of basal leaves with purple flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia britteniana is a species of plant native to South Africa. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. The plant is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia britteniana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a thin stem and a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia britteniana is a small perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Vernonia britteniana

Vernonia britteniana is native to Africa and can be found in dry, open areas, especially in savannas and grasslands.

Vernonia britteniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia britteniana?

Vernonia britteniana

What is the common name of Vernonia britteniana?

Britten's Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia britteniana?

Grassy hillsides

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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