Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mandrarensis
ID:
35476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 307 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034805



Common Names

  • Vernonia mandrarensis
  • Mandrarense Vernonia
  • Mandrarense Vernonia Plant


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Description

Vernonia mandrarensis (also called 'Mandrarense Ironweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It grows in humid, open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia mandrarensis has been used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia mandrarensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette shape with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia mandrarensis is an evergreen shrub that is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant tidy and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Vernonia mandrarensis

Vernonia mandrarensis is a species of flowering plant native to Madagascar. It can be found in humid forests and grasslands.

Vernonia mandrarensis FAQ

What are the common names of Vernonia mandrarensis?

Common names of Vernonia mandrarensis include Madagascar Ironweed, Mandrarensis Ironweed, and Ironweed

What is the growth habit of Vernonia mandrarensis?

Vernonia mandrarensis is an upright, clump-forming perennial that grows up to 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide

What is the soil requirement of Vernonia mandrarensis?

Vernonia mandrarensis prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

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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