Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
53597

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 10: 170 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052926



Common Names

  • Vernonia
  • Welwitschii
  • Vernonia Welwitschii


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Description

Vernonia welwitschii (also called 'African Ironweed', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody base and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia welwitschii is purple and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia welwitschii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Vernonia welwitschii

Vernonia welwitschii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Vernonia welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia welwitschii?

Vernonia welwitschii

What is the common name of Vernonia welwitschii?

Welwitsch's ironweed

Where is Vernonia welwitschii found?

Vernonia welwitschii is found in 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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