Status:
valid
Authors:
Klatt ex Schinz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier iii. (1895) 424.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000953
Common Names
- Teusz's Ironweed
- Teusz's Vernonia
- Teusz's Ironweed
Description
Vernonia teusczii (also called Teuscher's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, purple flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as grasslands and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia teusczii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia teusczii has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia teusczii is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in about two weeks.
Where to Find Vernonia teusczii
Vernonia teusczii is native to South America, primarily in the countries of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Vernonia teusczii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia teusczii?
Vernonia teusczii
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia teusczii?
Vernonia teusczii is native to the mountains of Central Europe.
What are the uses of Vernonia teusczii?
Vernonia teusczii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
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,