Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
augustiniana
ID:
83779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 77(1): 54 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083108

Common Names

  • Vernonia
  • Augustine's Ironweed
  • Augustine's Vernonia

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Description

Vernonia augustiniana (also called Augustin's ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, and can be found in moist, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia augustiniana is a plant native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia augustiniana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia augustiniana is a perennial plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Vernonia augustiniana

Vernonia augustiniana is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist meadows and fields.

Vernonia augustiniana FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Vernonia augustiniana?

Vernonia augustiniana prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can survive in a wide range of soil types.

How do you propagate Vernonia augustiniana?

Vernonia augustiniana can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division.

What pests and diseases affect Vernonia augustiniana?

Vernonia augustiniana is generally pest and disease free, but can be susceptible to rust, powdery mildew, and root rot.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-39599: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.