Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baldwinii
ID:
72012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York ii. (1828) 211.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071341



Common Names

  • Vernonia Baldwinii
  • Baldwin's Ironweed
  • Baldwin Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia baldwinii baldwinii [unknown]
  • Vernonia interior baldwinii (Torr.) Mackenzie & Bush [deprecated]
  • Vernonia sphaeroides Nutt. [unknown]
  • Vernonia interior interior [unknown]
  • Vernonia baldwinii baldwinii [unknown]
  • Vernonia duggariana Daniels [unknown]
  • Vernonia interior baldwinii (Torr.) Mack. & Bush in Mack. [unknown]
  • Cacalia gigantea baldwinii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia baldwinii interior (Small) B.G.Schub. [unknown]
  • Vernonia sphaeroidea Nutt. [unknown]
  • Vernonia baldwinii baldwinii [unknown]
  • Vernonia baldwinii parthenioides Rickett [unknown]
  • Vernonia baldwinii baldwinii [unknown]
  • Vernonia parthenioides Daniels [unknown]
  • Vernonia interior Small [unknown]
  • Vernonia flavipapposa Daniels [unknown]

Description

Vernonia baldwinii (also called 'Baldwin's ironweed', 'Baldwin's iron-weed', 'Baldwin's iron-flower', 'Baldwin's iron-daisy' among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with purple flower heads. It grows in moist meadows and disturbed areas at elevations of 0–1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia baldwinii is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vernonia baldwinii sub. interior (Small) Faust

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia baldwinii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia baldwinii is a perennial that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Vernonia baldwinii

Vernonia baldwinii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist areas such as meadows, swamps, and along streams. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Vernonia baldwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia baldwinii?

Vernonia baldwinii

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia baldwinii?

It is found in the southeastern United States.

What is the size of Vernonia baldwinii?

It can reach up to 2 meters in height.

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-28115: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.