Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carnea
ID:
12036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. i. 526.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011365

Common Names

  • Vernonia carnea
  • Pink Vernonia
  • Pink Ironweed

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia carnea carnea [unknown]
  • Vernonia carnea monocephala Mendonça [unknown]
  • Vernonia scabra K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Vernonia carnea (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 m tall, with purple-pink flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open areas, such as pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia carnea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural remedy for respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia carnea is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia carnea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Vernonia carnea

Vernonia carnea is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Vernonia carnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia carnea?

Vernonia carnea

What is the common name of Vernonia carnea?

Carnation Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia carnea?

Dry, open woods and fields

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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