Vernonia djalonensis

Vernonia djalonensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Vernonia
Species:
V. djalonensis
Binomial name
Vernonia djalonensis

Vernonia djalonensis is a critically endangered species of plants[1] in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the West African country of Guinea.[2]

In a 2018 public vote, Vernonia djalonensis was voted as the national flower of Guinea, a decision which is currently awaiting government approval.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Rokni, S. (2018). "Vernonia djalonensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T87753868A87753873. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T87753868A87753873.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Vernonia djalonensis A.Chev. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
  3. ^ O’Mahony, Jennifer (2018-06-12). "Guinea selects national flower for the first time with help from Kew Gardens". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2019-11-13.