Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miombicoloides
ID:
36665

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 246 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035994



Common Names

  • Vernonia miombicoloides
  • Miombo Vernonia
  • African Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia miombicoloides (also called 'Miombo Vernonia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed habitats. It has purple flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia miombicoloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia miombicoloides is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia miombicoloides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Vernonia miombicoloides

Vernonia miombicoloides is native to Africa. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Vernonia miombicoloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia miombicoloides?

Vernonia miombicoloides

What is the common name of Vernonia miombicoloides?

Miombo Vernonia

What is the family of Vernonia miombicoloides?

Asteraceae

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-134810: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.