Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert & Staner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 14: 102 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066225
Common Names
- Vernonia scaettae
- Scaetta's Ironweed
- Scaetta's Vernonia
Description
Vernonia scaettae (also called Scaetta's Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has a thin, upright stem and grows to a height of 0.6 m. It prefers sunny, dry locations and grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema yangbiense is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia scaettae is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia scaettae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Vernonia scaettae
Vernonia scaettae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and sandy soils. It is also found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.
Vernonia scaettae FAQ
What are the characteristics of Vernonia scaettae?
Vernonia scaettae is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a single stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruit is a small, three-lobed capsule.
What is the habitat of Vernonia scaettae?
Vernonia scaettae is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Central and Eastern Europe.
What is the flowering period of Vernonia scaettae?
Vernonia scaettae flowers from June to August.
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,