Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 52: 334 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012550
Common Names
- Vernonia orgyalis
- Silver-Leaved Ironweed
- Silver-Leaved Vernonia
Description
Vernonia orgyalis (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a tall, spiny stem and produces purple thistle-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia orgyalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia orgyalis is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia orgyalis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in zones 4-8.
Where to Find Vernonia orgyalis
Vernonia orgyalis is native to North America and can be found in moist, open woods and meadows. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Vernonia orgyalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia orgyalis?
Vernonia orgyalis
What are the common names of Vernonia orgyalis?
Ironweed, Ironweed Vernonia
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia orgyalis?
It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia
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,