Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subobscura
ID:
12441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 24A(8): 13. 1932

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011770

Common Names

  • Vernonia subobscura
  • Dusky Ironweed
  • Subobscure Ironweed

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Description

Vernonia subobscura (also called 'Subobscure Ironweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, lanceolate and serrated. It grows in open areas, dry meadows and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia subobscura is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments, digestive problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia subobscura has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia subobscura is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Vernonia subobscura

Vernonia subobscura is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Vernonia subobscura FAQ

What type of plant is Vernonia subobscura?

Vernonia subobscura is an annual herb in the sunflower family, Asteraceae.

Where does Vernonia subobscura grow?

Vernonia subobscura is native to the southeastern United States.

What does Vernonia subobscura look like?

Vernonia subobscura has small, white flowers with yellow centers and narrow, pointed leaves.

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,

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