Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chapmanii
ID:
36920

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.D.Adams

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. W. African Sci. Assoc. 8: 138. 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036249



Common Names

  • Chapman's Ironweed
  • Chapman's Vernonia
  • Chapman's Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia chapmanii (also called Chapman's ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open habitats, such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia chapmanii has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia chapmanii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia chapmanii is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist, well-draining soil and keep the tray in a warm, sunny spot. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny spot and water regularly.

Where to Find Vernonia chapmanii

Vernonia chapmanii is native to North America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Vernonia chapmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia chapmanii?

Vernonia chapmanii

What is the common name of Vernonia chapmanii?

Chapman's Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia chapmanii?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows

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