Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 16 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044000
Common Names
- Joyal's Vernonia
- Vernonia
- Vernonia Joyaliae
Description
Vernonia joyaliae (also called Joyal's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It has purple flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia joyaliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia joyaliae is purple and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are tall and have lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia joyaliae is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed, division, or root cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Root cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall and should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Vernonia joyaliae
Vernonia joyaliae is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies and deserts.
Vernonia joyaliae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia joyaliae?
Vernonia joyaliae
What type of plant is Vernonia joyaliae?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Vernonia joyaliae found?
It is found 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,