Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 4: 230 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081566
Common Names
- Sapin's Ironweed
- Sapin's Vernonia
- Sapin's Fleabane
Description
Vernonia sapinii (also called Sapin's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands. It has lanceolate leaves and purple flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia sapinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia sapinii has small, yellow-green flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and a few small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia sapinii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions of the root system. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they have established roots. Division of the root system can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Vernonia sapinii
Vernonia sapinii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Vernonia sapinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia sapinii?
Vernonia sapinii
What is the common name of Vernonia sapinii?
Sapin's Vernonia
What type of plant is Vernonia sapinii?
Herb
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,