About Vernonia gossypina
Vernonia gossypina (Vernonia gossypina) is a shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is typically found in shola forests and grasslands. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-September. Its conservation status has been assessed as Critically Endangered (CR).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Vernonia gossypina
- Genus
- Vernonia
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Shola forests and grasslands
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-September
- Conservation status
- Critically Endangered (CR)
Botanical family
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Vernonia gossypina belongs to the Asteraceae family.
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