Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letiënsis
ID:
83841

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kost.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
445, t. 3, f. 32 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083170



Common Names

  • Letien's Ironweed
  • Letien's Vernonia
  • Letien's Fleabane


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Description

Vernonia letiënsis (also called Letien's Vernonia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia letiënsis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its bright purple flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia letiënsis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia letiënsis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring and should be kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Vernonia letiënsis

Vernonia letiënsis is native to South Africa, where it can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape.

Vernonia letiënsis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia letiënsis?

Vernonia letiënsis

What is the common name of Vernonia letiënsis?

Letien's vernonia

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia letiënsis?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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-39656: Based on the initial data import
Joséphine Thérèse Koster (1902-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kost.' in the authors string.