Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bainesii
ID:
33725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv. & Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 272 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033054

Common Names

  • Vernonia Bainesii
  • Baines' Ironweed
  • Baines' Vernonia

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Synonyms

  • Cacalia bainesii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Polydora bainesii (Oliv. & Hiern) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Vernonia buchananii Baker [unknown]

Description

Vernonia bainesii (also called Baines' Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America and is typically found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia bainesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia bainesii is a small, white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia bainesii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Vernonia bainesii

Vernonia bainesii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

Vernonia bainesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia bainesii?

Vernonia bainesii

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia bainesii?

Vernonia bainesii is native to South America

What is the flowering season of Vernonia bainesii?

Vernonia bainesii flowers in late summer and early fall

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:257911-1: Based on the initial data import