Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
57853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 1919, xxv. 488.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057182



Common Names

  • Vernonia
  • Vernonia Chevalieri
  • Vernonia Amygdalina


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Description

Vernonia chevalieri (also called Chevalier's 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

Vernonia chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant and can be used for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia chevalieri 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

Vernonia chevalieri is a perennial herb that is 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 full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vernonia chevalieri

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

Vernonia chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia chevalieri?

Vernonia chevalieri

What is the common name of Vernonia chevalieri?

Chevalier's Ironweed

What is the habitat of Vernonia chevalieri?

Vernonia chevalieri is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and grasslands.

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,