Vernonia tanalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanalensis
ID:
69159
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 271 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068488
Common Names
- Vernonia tanalensis
- Tana Ironweed
- Tana Vernonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vernonia tanalensis (also called Tanala Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with purple flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Madagascar and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia tanalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia tanalensis is a white-yellow color, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin, with green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vernonia tanalensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it needs little maintenance.
Where to Find Vernonia tanalensis
Vernonia tanalensis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is commonly found in the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Guerrero.
Vernonia tanalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia tanalensis?
Vernonia tanalensis
What is the common name of Vernonia tanalensis?
Tanalensis Ironweed
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia tanalensis?
It is native to dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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-25338: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.