Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
praecox
ID:
47566

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. ex O.Hoffm.) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
gcc

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 123(3): 191 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046895



Common Names

  • Vernonella praecox
  • Early Green Mistflower
  • Early Vernonia


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia praecox Welw. ex O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Vernonella praecox (also called Early Vernonia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonella praecox is a perennial plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonella praecox is yellow with a single head and a diameter of about 1 inch. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonella praecox is an annual plant that is easily grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds directly into the soil in the spring. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Vernonella praecox

Vernonella praecox is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Vernonella praecox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonella praecox?

Vernonella praecox

What type of plant is Vernonella praecox?

Vernonella praecox is a perennial plant.

Where is Vernonella praecox native to?

Vernonella praecox is native to North America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-145354: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.