Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Isawumi
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 46: 37 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057432
Common Names
- Migeodii Vernoniastrum
- Vernoniastrum
- Migeodii
Description
Vernoniastrum migeodii (also called Migeod's Vernoniastrum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It grows to a height of about 1 meter and has yellow flowers. It is found in wet forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Vernoniastrum migeodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernoniastrum migeodii is yellow with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernoniastrum migeodii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Vernoniastrum migeodii
Vernoniastrum migeodii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.
Vernoniastrum migeodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernoniastrum migeodii?
Vernoniastrum migeodii
What is the family of Vernoniastrum migeodii?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Vernoniastrum migeodii?
Grasslands and open areas
Species in the Vernoniastrum genus
Vernoniastrum ambiguum,
Vernoniastrum camporum,
Vernoniastrum paraemulans,
Vernoniastrum musofense,
Vernoniastrum klingii,
Vernoniastrum migeodii,
Vernoniastrum viatorum,
Vernoniastrum ugandense,
Vernoniastrum nestor,
Vernoniastrum latifolium,
Vernoniastrum aemulans,
Vernoniastrum uncinatum,
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
Moses A. Isawumi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Isawumi' in the authors string.