Status:
valid
Authors:
Redonda-Mart., Villaseñor & A.Campos
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 282(3): 211 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347309
Common Names
- Vernonia confusa
- Confusa Vernonia
- Confusa-Leaved Vernonia
Description
Vernonia confusa (also called 'Confused ironweed', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in the Western Ghats and other mountainous regions of India.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia confusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and soaps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia confusa is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia confusa is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Vernonia confusa
Vernonia confusa can be found in the mountains of India.
Vernonia confusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia confusa?
Vernonia confusa
What is the common name of Vernonia confusa?
Confused Vernonia
What is the family of Vernonia confusa?
Asteraceae
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,