Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zambiana
ID:
78955

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.V.Pope

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 288 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078284



Common Names

  • Vernonia zambiana
  • Zambian Ironweed
  • Blue Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia zambiana (also called Zambian vernonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Zambia and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia zambiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia zambiana is a yellow-orange head of disc florets, surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia zambiana is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Vernonia zambiana

Vernonia zambiana can be found in the moist woodlands of Zambia.

Vernonia zambiana FAQ

What are the common names of Vernonia zambiana?

Zambian Ironweed

What are the characteristics of Vernonia zambiana?

It is an herbaceous perennial plant with a woody base. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have toothed margins. The flower heads are solitary and have purple ray florets and purple disc florets.

What is the habitat of Vernonia zambiana?

It is native to Zambia. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

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-34884: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Vernon Pope (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.Pope' in the authors string.