Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 1919, xxv. 491.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072143
Common Names
- Vernonia
- Ironweed
- Subacaulis
Description
Vernonia subacaulis (also called Subacaulescent Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, chaparral, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia subacaulis is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as a ground cover in dry conditions. It is also attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any garden. It is also known to be a good source of nectar for bees and can be used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia subacaulis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia subacaulis can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Vernonia subacaulis
Vernonia subacaulis is native to the Southwestern United States and can be found in the desert scrub of Arizona.
Vernonia subacaulis FAQ
What type of plant is Vernonia subacaulis?
Vernonia subacaulis is a species of flowering plant in the aster family.
Where is Vernonia subacaulis found?
Vernonia subacaulis is native to the mountains of western North America.
What is the scientific name of Vernonia subacaulis?
The scientific name of Vernonia subacaulis is Vernonia subacaulis.
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,