Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
133638

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24(4): 466 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132967



Common Names

  • Schlechter's Vernonia
  • Vernonia Schlechteri
  • Schlechter's Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia schlechteri (also called Schlechter's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia schlechteri is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia schlechteri is a small, purple daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia schlechteri is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Vernonia schlechteri

Vernonia schlechteri is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape Province.

Vernonia schlechteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia schlechteri?

Vernonia schlechteri

What is the common name of Vernonia schlechteri?

Schlechter's Ironweed

What is the growth habit of Vernonia schlechteri?

It is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and small, purple flowers

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,

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