Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capituliflora
ID:
76878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. ii. 19.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076207



Common Names

  • Vernonia
  • Capituliflora
  • Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia capituliflora (also called 'Ironweed', 'Iron Plant', 'Iron Weed', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small purple flowers. It grows in moist, grassy areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia capituliflora is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia capituliflora has purple-pink flowers that are arranged in heads. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are covered in small hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia capituliflora is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Vernonia capituliflora

Vernonia capituliflora is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Vernonia capituliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia capituliflora?

Vernonia capituliflora

What is the common name of Vernonia capituliflora?

Capitulate-flowered Vernonia

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia capituliflora?

Dry grasslands of South America

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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