Asteraceae · Vernonia

Vernonia comorinensis

Shruboutdoor
Habit
Shrub
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering
December-March

Plant Details

Scientific name
Vernonia comorinensis
Genus
Vernonia
Habit
Shrub
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
December-March
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Margin
Variable
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Asteraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Head
Fruit
Achene

Typical of the Asteraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Vernonia comorinensis

Vernonia comorinensis 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 evergreen forests. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-March.

Illustration representing the Asteraceae family
Botanical family

Asteraceae

Daisy/Sunflower family

Vernonia comorinensis belongs to the Asteraceae family.

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