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
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.
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 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,