Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 1919, xxv. 487.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125939
Common Names
- Bonaparte's Ironweed
- Bonaparte's Vernonia
- Bonaparte's Vervain
Description
Vernonia bonapartei (also called Bonaparte's Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has purple flowers and grows in moist soils in forests, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia bonapartei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia bonapartei is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia bonapartei is a perennial plant native to North America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can be propagated by seed or division. It is a drought-tolerant plant that requires little water once established.
Where to Find Vernonia bonapartei
Vernonia bonapartei is native to North America and can be found in dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides.
Vernonia bonapartei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia bonapartei?
Vernonia bonapartei
What is the common name of Vernonia bonapartei?
Bonaparte's Ironweed
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia bonapartei?
It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and roadsides in the Mediterranean region.
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,