Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mossambicensis
ID:
123861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buscal. & Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49(3-4): 501 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123190



Common Names

  • Vernonia Mossambicensis
  • Mozambique Vernonia
  • Mozambique Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia mossambicensis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Vernonia mossambicensis (also called Mozambique Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of purple flowers. It typically grows in open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia mossambicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia mossambicensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia mossambicensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mozambique. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.

Where to Find Vernonia mossambicensis

Vernonia mossambicensis is native to Mozambique. It is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas.

Vernonia mossambicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia mossambicensis?

Vernonia mossambicensis

What is the common name of Vernonia mossambicensis?

Mozambican ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia mossambicensis?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Luigi Buscalioni (1863-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buscal.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258880-1: Based on the initial data import