Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalierii
ID:
96886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1919

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096215



Common Names

  • Chevalier's Ironweed
  • Vernonia chevalierii
  • Chevalier's Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia chevalierii (also called Chevalier's Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant with purple flower heads. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia chevalierii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia chevalierii flowers are yellow, with a single head of ray florets and a central disc of tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves that are deeply lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia chevalierii is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Vernonia chevalierii

Vernonia chevalierii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Vernonia chevalierii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia chevalierii?

Vernonia chevalierii

What is the family of Vernonia chevalierii?

Asteraceae

Where is Vernonia chevalierii native to?

Africa

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,