Vernonia arabica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arabica
ID:
52349
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.G.Davies
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32(4): 775 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051678
Common Names
- Vernonia
- Arabica
- Vernonia arabica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vernonia arabica (also called Arabian ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has purple flowers and grows in wet mountain forests. It is found in the mountains of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, and Somalia.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia arabica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia arabica is purple and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vernonia arabica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arabian Peninsula. It is best grown in well-drained, loamy soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Vernonia arabica
Vernonia arabica is native to Africa and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.
Vernonia arabica FAQ
What type of plant is Vernonia arabica?
Vernonia arabica is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Vernonia arabica found?
Vernonia arabica is found in the Arabian Peninsula.
What are the characteristics of Vernonia arabica?
Vernonia arabica is an annual herb with purple flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
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
Frances G. Davies (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Davies' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:257841-1: Based on the initial data import