Status:
valid
Authors:
Kalanda
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 52(1-2): 120 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113884
Common Names
- Vernonia Devredii
- Devred's Ironweed
- Devred's Vernonia
Description
Vernonia devredii (also called Devred's Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the United States. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, purple flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia devredii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach issues. The plant is known to attract pollinators, making it a great choice for a wildlife garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia devredii has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a slightly hairy texture. The seedlings are small, with thin, spindly stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia devredii is an annual herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Vernonia devredii
Vernonia devredii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Vernonia devredii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia devredii?
Vernonia devredii
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia devredii?
Vernonia devredii is found in the dry and semi-arid areas of southern Africa.
What is the diet of Vernonia devredii?
Vernonia devredii is an herbivore, and its diet consists mainly of grasses and other low-growing plants.
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,