Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiliocephala
ID:
115150

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 32(1): 148 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114479



Common Names

  • Vernonia chiliocephala
  • Chili Ironweed
  • Purple Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia chiliocephala (also called Chiliocephala Vernonia, among many other common names) is a shrub with purple flowers and silver-green foliage. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia chiliocephala is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia chiliocephala is small, yellow, and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia chiliocephala is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in the late summer or early fall. Water regularly and fertilize once a month.

Where to Find Vernonia chiliocephala

Vernonia chiliocephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Vernonia chiliocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia chiliocephala?

Vernonia chiliocephala

What is the common name of Vernonia chiliocephala?

Chilean Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia chiliocephala?

It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, often in 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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