Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mogadoxensis
ID:
93028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Res. Sci. Somalia Ital. 1: 101 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092357



Common Names

  • Vernonia Mogadoxensis
  • Mogadoxensis Vernonia
  • Mogadishu Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia mogadoxensis (also called Mogadox vernonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and several stems with several lateral branches. It is native to Africa and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia mogadoxensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia mogadoxensis has small, yellow flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia mogadoxensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Vernonia mogadoxensis

Vernonia mogadoxensis is native to Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Vernonia mogadoxensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia mogadoxensis?

Vernonia mogadoxensis

What is the common name of Vernonia mogadoxensis?

Mogadishu vernonia

What is the habitat of Vernonia mogadoxensis?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in Somalia

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-48602: Based on the initial data import
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.