Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kenteocephala
ID:
63987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xxv. (1890) 324.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063316



Common Names

  • Vernonia kenteocephala
  • Kenteocephala Vernonia
  • Vernonia kenteocephala


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Description

Vernonia kenteocephala (also called Kente-Headed Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia kenteocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia kenteocephala is a small, yellow-green disc flower. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia kenteocephala is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vernonia kenteocephala

Vernonia kenteocephala is native to Africa. It can be found in open, dry areas such as grasslands and disturbed areas.

Vernonia kenteocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia kenteocephala?

Vernonia kenteocephala

What is the common name of Vernonia kenteocephala?

Kenteocephala

What type of plant is Vernonia kenteocephala?

Herbaceous perennial

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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