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(S.Moore) H.Rob. & Skvarla
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052206
Common Names
- Vernonella anandrioides
- Anandrioides Vernonella
- Anandrioides Ironweed
Description
Vernonella anandrioides (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has pink flowers and grows in moist woods, thickets, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonella anandrioides is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and stomach problems, as well as for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Vernonella anandrioides flower is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonella anandrioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate watering.
Where to Find Vernonella anandrioides
Vernonella anandrioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with sandy soils and dry climates.
Vernonella anandrioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonella anandrioides?
Vernonella anandrioides
What is the common name of Vernonella anandrioides?
Anandra's Ironweed
What type of plant is Vernonella anandrioides?
Perennial herb
Species in the Vernonella genus
Vernonella praecox,
Vernonella denudata,
Vernonella acrocephala,
Vernonella subaphylla,
Vernonella luembensis,
Vernonella anandrioides,
Vernonella praemorsa,
Vernonella lainzii,
Vernonella kirkii,
Vernonella chthonocephala,
Vernonella platyseta,
Vernonella africana,
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,