Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alleizettei
ID:
30456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 15: 359 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029785



Common Names

  • Allezette Ironweed
  • Allezette Vernonia
  • Allezette Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia alleizettei alleizettei [unknown]

Description

Vernonia alleizettei (also called Alleizette's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has purple flowers and grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 meter. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia alleizettei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vernonia alleizettei var. moramangensis (Humbert) Humbert

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia alleizettei has small, white flowers with yellow centers and seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia alleizettei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny spot. The cuttings should be kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Vernonia alleizettei

Vernonia alleizettei is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats such as deserts, hillsides, and canyons.

Vernonia alleizettei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia alleizettei?

Vernonia alleizettei

What is the common name of Vernonia alleizettei?

Allezette's Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia alleizettei?

Grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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,

References