Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
evrardiana
ID:
40624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kalanda

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 56(3-4): 388 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039953



Common Names

  • Evrardiana Vernonia
  • Evrardiana Ironweed
  • Evrardiana Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia evrardiana (also called Evrard's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North Africa and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia evrardiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make essential oils. It has a refreshing scent and is often used as a natural energizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia evrardiana has yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia evrardiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Vernonia evrardiana

Vernonia evrardiana can be found in tropical Africa.

Vernonia evrardiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia evrardiana?

Vernonia evrardiana

What is the common name of Vernonia evrardiana?

Evrard's Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia evrardiana?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-138640: Based on the initial data import
Kankenza Kalanda (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kalanda' in the authors string.