Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aosteana
ID:
93234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buscal. & Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49(3-4): 501 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092563



Common Names

  • Vernonia aosteana
  • Aoste Vernonia
  • Aoste Ironweed


Searching for Vernonia aosteana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Vernonia aosteana (also called Wooly Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia aosteana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia aosteana is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

Searching for Vernonia aosteana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia aosteana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Vernonia aosteana

Vernonia aosteana is found in the Alps of Europe.

Vernonia aosteana FAQ

What are the common names of Vernonia aosteana?

Common names of Vernonia aosteana include Italian ironweed and Italian fleabane.

What is the growth habit of Vernonia aosteana?

Vernonia aosteana is a perennial herb with an erect growth habit.

What are the uses of Vernonia aosteana?

Vernonia aosteana is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-48805: Based on the initial data import
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Luigi Buscalioni (1863-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buscal.' in the authors string.