Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vernonioides
ID:
119073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muschl.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 112(1): 229 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118402

Common Names

  • Cyanthillium
  • Vernonioides
  • Giant Ironweed

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia meiostephana C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Erlangea vernonioides Muschl. [unknown]

Description

Cyanthillium vernonioides (also called Vernon's thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a purple flower head. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanthillium vernonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyanthillium vernonioides is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanthillium vernonioides is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seed bed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space for growth. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cyanthillium vernonioides

Cyanthillium vernonioides can be found in moist woodlands and meadows in the eastern United States.

Cyanthillium vernonioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanthillium vernonioides?

Cyanthillium vernonioides

What is the common name of Cyanthillium vernonioides?

Vernon's Cyanthillium

What is the habitat of Cyanthillium vernonioides?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7973: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.