Vernonia corchoroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corchoroides
ID:
35646
Status:
valid
Authors:
Muschl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46(1-2): 88 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034975
Common Names
- Vernonia corchoroides
- Coralweed
- Coral Vernonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vernonia corchoroides (also called Purple Ironweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia corchoroides has been used as a natural insect repellent and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia corchoroides has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed heads are small and brown. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vernonia corchoroides is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Vernonia corchoroides
Vernonia corchoroides is native to South America and can be found in moist, tropical forests.
Vernonia corchoroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia corchoroides?
Vernonia corchoroides
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia corchoroides?
Vernonia corchoroides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
What is the flowering period of Vernonia corchoroides?
Vernonia corchoroides flowers from August to October.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-133828: Based on the initial data import
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.