Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
didessana
ID:
127914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mesfin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52(3): 584 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127243



Common Names

  • Didessana Vernonia
  • Didessana Ironweed
  • Didessana Fleabane


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Description

Vernonia didessana (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It is native to South America and is found in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures. It has a slender, erect stem and lance-shaped leaves that are arranged alternately along the stem. The flowers are purple and are borne in a dense, terminal inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia didessana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia didessana has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia didessana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Vernonia didessana

Vernonia didessana can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Vernonia didessana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia didessana?

Vernonia didessana

What is the common name of Vernonia didessana?

Didessa ironweed

What is the growth habit of Vernonia didessana?

It is an annual herb

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-88246: Based on the initial data import
Mesfin Tadesse (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mesfin' in the authors string.