Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 13: 11 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132027
Common Names
- Temnolepis Vernonia
- Vernonia Temnolepis
- Temnolepis Daisy
Synonyms
- Vernonia baumii O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Vernonia temnolepis (also called Vernonia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It has small, purple flowers and narrow, lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, grassy habitats and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia temnolepis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia temnolepis is a purple, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia temnolepis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Vernonia temnolepis
Vernonia temnolepis is native to the African continent. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and in open, disturbed areas.
Vernonia temnolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia temnolepis?
Vernonia temnolepis
What is the common name of Vernonia temnolepis?
Temnolepis Vernonia
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia temnolepis?
Vernonia temnolepis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,