Vernonia congolensis
Vernonia congolensis is a species of perennial plant in the family Asteraceae.[1] It is native to Burundi, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2]
| Vernonia congolensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Vernonia |
| Species: | V. congolensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Vernonia congolensis De Wild. & Muschl. | |
Description
It is a perennial herb that can grow to 60–150 cm tall. Its stems woody at base with sessile leaves that can reach 5-11 cm long.[1]
References
- "Vernonia congolensis in Global Plants on JSTOR". plants.jstor.org. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
- "Vernonia congolensis De Wild. & Muschl. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
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