Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beddomei
ID:
24118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3(8): 231 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023447



Common Names

  • Vernonia beddomei
  • Beddome's Ironweed
  • Beddome's Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia beddomei (also called Beddome's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Western Ghats of India. It grows in rocky, dry, sunny places, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia beddomei is an ornamental plant that is often used in flower arrangements and as a ground cover. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia beddomei is a white, star-shaped floret, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, black achene, with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia beddomei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Vernonia beddomei

Vernonia beddomei is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.

Vernonia beddomei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia beddomei?

Vernonia beddomei

What is the common name of Vernonia beddomei?

Beddome's Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia beddomei?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

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