Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
noveboracensis
ID:
6515

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Michx.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. (Michaux) 2: 95. 1803 [19 Mar 1803]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005844

Common Names

  • Vernonia noveboracensis
  • New York Ironweed
  • New York Ironweed

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Description

Vernonia noveboracensis (also called New York Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to eastern North America. It has purple flowers and grows in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia noveboracensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and for its medicinal properties. It can also be used as a natural dye and can be used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia noveboracensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia noveboracensis is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. The seeds should be kept moist until they have germinated. Once germinated, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Vernonia noveboracensis

Vernonia noveboracensis is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Vernonia noveboracensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia noveboracensis?

Vernonia noveboracensis

What is the common name of Vernonia noveboracensis?

New York ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia noveboracensis?

Eastern North America

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258933-1: Based on the initial data import