Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlvii. 263 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032430
Common Names
- Extraordinary Vernonia
- Vernonia Extranea
- Vernonia Extraordinary
Description
Vernonia extranea (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It has purple flowers and prefers moist, open areas such as meadows and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia extranea is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia extranea is yellow and has a daisy-like appearance. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedling has a single, long, narrow leaf with a white midrib and a white-tipped tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia extranea is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn, while seed should be sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Vernonia extranea
Vernonia extranea is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It can be found in moist, shady forests.
Vernonia extranea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia extranea?
Vernonia extranea
What is the common name of Vernonia extranea?
Large Ironweed
What is the habitat of Vernonia extranea?
Dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides
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,