Description
Vernonia sangka (also called Sangka Vernonia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons. Its leaves are small, ovate, and have a grayish-green color.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia sangka is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia sangka is a small, white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia sangka is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be transplanted in the following spring.
Where to Find Vernonia sangka
Vernonia sangka is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.