Vernonia schliebenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schliebenii
ID:
71971
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 414 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071300
Common Names
- Vernonia Schliebenii
- Schliebenii Ironweed
- Schlieben's Ironweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vernonia schliebenii (also called 'Schlieben's Ironweed' and 'Schlieben's Vernonia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m in height and has a basal rosette of leaves. It is found in grassland and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia schliebenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia schliebenii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vernonia schliebenii is an easy-to-grow perennial that is best propagated by division. It can be planted in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some light frost.
Where to Find Vernonia schliebenii
Vernonia schliebenii can be found in the mountains of Ethiopia.
Vernonia schliebenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia schliebenii?
Vernonia schliebenii
What type of plant is Vernonia schliebenii?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant.
Where is Vernonia schliebenii native to?
It is native to Ethiopia.
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-28074: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.