Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kayuniana
ID:
94719

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.V.Pope

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45(4): 697 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094048



Common Names

  • Kayuniana
  • Vernonia
  • Kayuniana Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia kayuniana (also called 'Kayun's Ironweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are purple and daisy-like. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia kayuniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia kayuniana has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia kayuniana is a hardy annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by taking stem cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Vernonia kayuniana

Vernonia kayuniana is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Vernonia kayuniana FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Vernonia kayuniana?

Vernonia kayuniana prefers full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

What kind of soil is best for Vernonia kayuniana?

Vernonia kayuniana prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the best time to plant Vernonia kayuniana?

It is best to plant Vernonia kayuniana in the spring or fall.

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-50255: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Vernon Pope (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.Pope' in the authors string.