Vernonia

Vernonia is a biologically active compound that may improve the environment in industrial areas and holds promise as a significant new cash crop for African farmers, all of which has researchers worldwide buzzing. Products that can be made from the vernonia plant include epoxies for manufacturing adhesives, varnishes and paints, and industrial coatings. The use of vernonia oil also has environmental benefits, since it could reduce emissions associated with photochemical pollution It is found in Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.