Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
29485

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don ex Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Companion Bot. Mag. 1: 236 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028814



Common Names

  • Vernonia Angustifolia
  • Narrowleaf Ironweed
  • Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia angustifolia (also called 'Narrowleaf Ironweed', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with purple flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to North America, and is found in meadows, grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive purple flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia angustifolia has purple flowers with a yellow center and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia angustifolia can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vernonia angustifolia

Vernonia angustifolia can be found in moist meadows, prairies, and woodlands in the eastern United States and Canada.

Vernonia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia angustifolia?

Vernonia angustifolia

What is the common name of Vernonia angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia angustifolia?

Grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263791-2: Based on the initial data import