Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lokohensis
ID:
1042264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert) Callm. & Phillipson

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Candollea 66(2): 411 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041602



Common Names

  • Vernoniopsis lokohensis
  • Lokohensis Vernoniopsis
  • Vernoniopsis of Lokohensis


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Description

Vernoniopsis lokohensis (also called Lokohensis Vernoniopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and India. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernoniopsis lokohensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernoniopsis lokohensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernoniopsis lokohensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Vernoniopsis lokohensis

Vernoniopsis lokohensis is native to Cameroon. It can be found in dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, heaths, and rocky slopes.

Species in the Vernoniopsis genus

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 tro-100372850: Based on the initial data import
Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.