Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ikongensis
ID:
33003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 94: 382 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032332



Common Names

  • Vernonia Ikongensis
  • Ikongensis Vernonia
  • Ikong Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia ikongensis (also called Ikong Vernonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in the mountains of Nigeria. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in the rocky slopes and grasslands of Nigeria.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia ikongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia ikongensis is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia ikongensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Vernonia ikongensis

Vernonia ikongensis can be found in the mountains of Nigeria.

Vernonia ikongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia ikongensis?

Vernonia ikongensis

What is the common name of Vernonia ikongensis?

Ikongensis

What is the habitat of Vernonia ikongensis?

It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and shrublands in 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,

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