Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
timorensis
ID:
117331

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kost.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Blumea i. 455 (1935).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116660

Common Names

  • Timorensis Vernonia
  • Timorensis Ironweed
  • Timorensis Fleabane

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Description

Vernonia timorensis (also called Timor Vernonia, Timor Ironweed, and Timor Ironplant, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It has a branching habit and grows up to 1 meter tall. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, disturbed ground, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia timorensis is a plant used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia timorensis has purple flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are slender with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia timorensis is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Vernonia timorensis

Vernonia timorensis can be found in Southeast Asia.

Vernonia timorensis FAQ

What type of plant is Vernonia timorensis?

Vernonia timorensis is a shrub.

Where does Vernonia timorensis grow?

Vernonia timorensis is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the characteristics of Vernonia timorensis?

Vernonia timorensis has bright green foliage and produces small purple flowers in the summer.

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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