Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch. & B.L.Burtt) H.Rob. & Skvarla
Source:
gcc
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 123(3): 190 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049422
Common Names
- Vernonella Denudata
- Naked Vernonella
- Bare Vernonella
Synonyms
- Centrapalus denudatus (Hutch. & B.L.Burtt) H.Rob. [unknown]
- Vernonia denudata Hutch. & B.L.Burtt [unknown]
Description
Vernonella denudata (also called Naked Vernonella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonella denudata is a plant native to the Mediterranean region and is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonella denudata is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonella denudata is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°F (-12°C). It should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Vernonella denudata
Vernonella denudata is native to South America.
Vernonella denudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonella denudata?
Vernonella denudata
What is the common name of Vernonella denudata?
Naked Ironweed
What is the natural habitat of Vernonella denudata?
Dry, sandy soils
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,