Status:
valid
Authors:
Vatke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 39: 478 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018294
Common Names
- Bipontine Ironweed
- Bipontine Vernonia
- Vernonia bipontini
Synonyms
- Cyanopis hypoleuca Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
- Vernonia leopoldi hypoleuca (Sch.Bip. ex Walp.) Chiov. [unknown]
- Vernonia leopoldi incana Avetta [unknown]
- Vernonia bipontini bipontini [unknown]
Description
Vernonia bipontini (also called 'Bipontine Vernonia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in open grasslands and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia bipontini is used as an ornamental plant, as a bee forage crop, and as a soil erosion control plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Vernonia bipontini var. caccaensis Wattimah & Mesfin
Vernonia bipontini var. gonderensis S.Wattimah & Mesfin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia bipontini has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia bipontini is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the rootstock in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Vernonia bipontini
Vernonia bipontini can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Vernonia bipontini FAQ
What are the common names of Vernonia bipontini?
Common names of Vernonia bipontini include Ironweed, Ironweed Daisy, and Ironweed Sunflower.
What is the growth habit of Vernonia bipontini?
Vernonia bipontini is an upright, fast-growing, annual or short-lived perennial shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height.
What is the soil type for Vernonia bipontini?
Vernonia bipontini prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
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,