Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adulteriana
ID:
56067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thelbeng

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsscher Nat. Ges. Zurich 66: 235. 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055396



Common Names

  • Adulteriana Vernonia
  • Adulteriana Daisy
  • Adulteriana Fleabane


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Description

Vernonia adulteriana (also called False Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It has small, purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist soils and is found in meadows, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia adulteriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia adulteriana is yellow and daisy-like, with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia adulteriana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, divide the root clumps in the spring or collect the seed heads and sow them in the fall. The seedlings should emerge in the spring.

Where to Find Vernonia adulteriana

Vernonia adulteriana is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Vernonia adulteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia adulteriana?

Vernonia adulteriana

What is the family of Vernonia adulteriana?

Asteraceae

Where is Vernonia adulteriana found?

It is found in South America

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,