Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 318 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116054
Common Names
- Vernonia milanjiana
- Milanj's Ironweed
- Milanj's Vernonia
Description
Vernonia milanjiana (also called Milanji's ironweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with purple flowers. It is native to Tanzania and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia milanjiana is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia milanjiana is a single, white-yellow, daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a white-gray pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia milanjiana is a shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, layering, or seeds. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Feed with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Vernonia milanjiana
Vernonia milanjiana can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.
Vernonia milanjiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia milanjiana?
Vernonia milanjiana
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia milanjiana?
It is native to East Africa.
What are the uses of Vernonia milanjiana?
It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock.
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,