Vernonia albicans
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka
- Flowering
- July-January
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Vernonia albicans
- Genus
- Vernonia
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- On hills and at 800 m on bare slopes
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia
- Found in India
- Karnataka
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
- Margin
- Variable
Typical of the Asteraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Asteraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Vernonia albicans
Vernonia albicans is a herb 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 on hills and at 800 m on bare slopes. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-January.
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Vernonia albicans belongs to the Asteraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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