Asteraceae · Vernonia

Vernonia indica

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Maharashtra
Flowering
August-February

Plant Details

Scientific name
Vernonia indica
Genus
Vernonia
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Shola forests and grasslands
Habitat type
Forest, Grassland
Found in India
Karnataka, Maharashtra
Flowering & fruiting
August-February
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 indica

Vernonia indica 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 shola forests and grasslands. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February.

Illustration representing the Asteraceae family
Botanical family

Asteraceae

Daisy/Sunflower family

Vernonia indica belongs to the Asteraceae family.

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