Vernonia baillonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baillonii
ID:
50755
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Elliot
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc. 29: 26. 1891.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050084
Common Names
- Baillon's Vernonia
- Baillon's Hawkweed
- Baillon's False Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vernonia baillonii (also called Baillon's Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia baillonii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia baillonii is a yellow-brown disc floret, with a white pappus. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vernonia baillonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be propagated from seed, but it is best to sow the seeds in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Vernonia baillonii
Vernonia baillonii is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in grasslands and savannas.
Vernonia baillonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia baillonii?
Vernonia baillonii
What is the common name of Vernonia baillonii?
Baillon's Ironweed
What type of plant is Vernonia baillonii?
Perennial herb
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,