Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kandtii
ID:
96496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46(1-2): 87 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095825



Common Names

  • Kandt's Ironweed
  • Kandt's Vernonia
  • Kandt's Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia exasperata Wild [unknown]
  • Vernonia pratensis Hiern [unknown]

Description

Vernonia kandtii (also called 'Kandt's Ironweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has small, purple flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia kandtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia kandtii is purple and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia kandtii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will flower more profusely if given regular watering.

Where to Find Vernonia kandtii

Vernonia kandtii is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo and can be found in the rainforests of the country.

Vernonia kandtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia kandtii?

Vernonia kandtii

What is the common name of Vernonia kandtii?

Kandt's Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia kandtii?

Dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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,