Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1898: 146 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029387
Common Names
- Vernonia Chloropappa
- Chloropappa Ironweed
- Chloropappa Vernonia
Synonyms
- Vernonia smaragdopappa S.Moore [unknown]
- Polydora chloropappa (Baker) H.Rob. [unknown]
- Vernonia kassneri De Wild. & Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Vernonia chloropappa (also called Green-flowered vernonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a thick, woody stem. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia chloropappa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia chloropappa is a yellow daisy-like flower with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a hairy stem and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia chloropappa is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It should be pruned regularly to keep it looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Vernonia chloropappa
Vernonia chloropappa can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Vernonia chloropappa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia chloropappa?
Vernonia chloropappa
What is the common name of Vernonia chloropappa?
Green-flowered Ironweed
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia chloropappa?
Grasslands and rocky places
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,