Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pierrei
ID:
92289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 1919, xxv. 490.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091618



Common Names

  • Pierre's Vernonia
  • Pierre's Ironweed
  • Vernonia Pierrei


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Description

Vernonia pierrei (also called Vernonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It has purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia pierrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia pierrei is yellow, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia pierrei is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Vernonia pierrei

Vernonia pierrei is native to Madagascar and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Vernonia pierrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia pierrei?

Vernonia pierrei

What is the common name of Vernonia pierrei?

Pierre's Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia pierrei?

Vernonia pierrei is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Madagascar.

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-4788: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.