Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clinopodioides
ID:
137318

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24(4): 465 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136647



Common Names

  • Vernonia clinopodioides
  • Ironweed
  • Clasping Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia clinopodioides (also called Clinopodioid Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has an upright habit and grows in disturbed areas, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia clinopodioides is a wildflower that is used in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and skin problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source for bees and other insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia clinopodioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a diameter of 5-10 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia clinopodioides is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Vernonia clinopodioides

Vernonia clinopodioides is native to the southeastern United States.

Vernonia clinopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia clinopodioides?

Vernonia clinopodioides

What is the common name of Vernonia clinopodioides?

Clinopodioid Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia clinopodioides?

Grassland and scrubland

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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