Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corse
ID:
47651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standley & Steyermark

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Public. Field Mus. Nat. Hist. Chicago, Bot. ser. 22: 395. 1940.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046980

Common Names

  • Corse Ironweed
  • Corse Vernonia
  • Corse Iron Plant

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Description

Vernonia corse (also called Vernonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia corse is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, fever, and skin infections. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia corse has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia corse is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the root clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The divided clumps should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Vernonia corse

Vernonia corse is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Vernonia corse FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia corse?

Vernonia corse

What is the common name of Vernonia corse?

Corse's Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia corse?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed sites in the southeastern United States.

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,