Vernonia lundiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lundiensis
ID:
14288
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch.) Wild & G.V.Pope
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 10(2): 310 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013617
Common Names
- Vernonia lundiensis
- Lund's Ironweed
- Lund's Vernonia
Searching for Vernonia lundiensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vernonia lundiensis (also called Lund's Vernonia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has white or pink flowers. It is found in dry forests, at elevations of 0-1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia lundiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia lundiensis has small, white, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, about 1 mm in diameter, and are enclosed in a thin, papery capsule. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Searching for Vernonia lundiensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vernonia lundiensis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, as cuttings may not root successfully. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Vernonia lundiensis
Vernonia lundiensis is endemic to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Vernonia lundiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia lundiensis?
Vernonia lundiensis
What type of plant is Vernonia lundiensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Vernonia lundiensis native to?
It is native to Mexico
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
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
Gerald Vernon Pope (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.Pope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258756-1: Based on the initial data import