Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambrensis
ID:
15261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 322 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014590

Common Names

  • Vernonia Ambrensis
  • Ambrense Ironweed
  • Ambrense Vernonia

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Description

Vernonia ambrensis (also called ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has purple flowers and grows in moist soils in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia ambrensis is a hardy perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types. It is also attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia ambrensis is a small, yellow-orange flower head, with a yellow center and yellow-orange petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia ambrensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. For division, divide the clumps in late spring or early summer and replant them in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vernonia ambrensis

Vernonia ambrensis is native to Africa and can be found in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Vernonia ambrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia ambrensis?

Vernonia ambrensis

What is the common name of Vernonia ambrensis?

Ambrensis ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia ambrensis?

Vernonia ambrensis is native to Madagascar, and is typically found in dry, sandy soils.

Species in the Vernonia genus

Vernonia lavandulifolia, Vernonia gigantea, Vernonia monantha, Vernonia gossypina, Vernonia teusczii, Vernonia delapsa, Vernonia rosenii, Vernonia acilepis, Vernonia blodgettii, Vernonia aschersonioides, Vernonia jelfiae, Vernonia concinna, Vernonia kamerunensis, Vernonia texana, Vernonia bottae, Vernonia faustiana, Vernonia novarae, Vernonia noveboracensis, Vernonia goetzenii, Vernonia pulchella, Vernonia flanaganii, Vernonia fischeri, Vernonia betsimisaraka, Vernonia macvaughii, Vernonia cryptocephala, Vernonia cockburniana, Vernonia ruwenzoriensis, Vernonia platylepis, Vernonia phanerophlebia, Vernonia apoensis, Vernonia betsilensis, Vernonia napus, Vernonia carnea, Vernonia balansae, Vernonia sphacelata, Vernonia subobscura, Vernonia orgyalis, Vernonia brazzavillensis, Vernonia ischnophylla, Vernonia lualabaensis, Vernonia divulgata, Vernonia lundiensis, Vernonia limosa, Vernonia recurvata, Vernonia cymosa, Vernonia scoparia, Vernonia helferi, Vernonia ambrensis, Vernonia verrucata, Vernonia ledermannii,

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,

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