Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wakefieldii
ID:
88339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
in H. Johnston, The Kilim. Exped. Append. 341. 1886 , nomen; et in Trans. Linn.Soc. Ser. II. ii. (1887) 336.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087668



Common Names

  • Vernonia wakefieldii
  • Wakefield's Vernonia
  • Wakefield's Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia wakefieldii (also called 'Wakefield's Ironweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has lance-shaped leaves. Its flowers are purple and it is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia wakefieldii is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers can be used to make a tea. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia wakefieldii is purple and daisy-like with a yellow center and purple petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia wakefieldii is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate by seed in spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.

Where to Find Vernonia wakefieldii

Vernonia wakefieldii is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Vernonia wakefieldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia wakefieldii?

Vernonia wakefieldii

What is the common name of Vernonia wakefieldii?

Wakefield's Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia wakefieldii?

Grasslands in South Africa

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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