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Common Names
- Fruit-bearing Vernonia
- Vernonia fructiflexa
- Fruit-bearing Vernonia
Description
Vernonia fructiflexa (also called Fruiting Vernonia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub of the Asteraceae family. It has a woody stem and small purple flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open woodlands and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia fructiflexa is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia fructiflexa is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia fructiflexa is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a well-drained potting mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Vernonia fructiflexa
Vernonia fructiflexa is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Vernonia fructiflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia fructiflexa?
Vernonia fructiflexa
What is the family of Vernonia fructiflexa?
Asteraceae
Where is Vernonia fructiflexa native to?
Brazil
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,