Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echioides
ID:
32948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 278 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032277



Common Names

  • Vernonia echioides
  • Echium-like Vernonia
  • Echium-like Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia spegazzinii Hicken [unknown]
  • Vernonia oreophila Spegazzini. [unknown]
  • Vernonia echioides echioides [unknown]
  • Eupatorium arechavaletae Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia oreophila Speg. [unknown]
  • Vernonia verbenacea DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia lingua Chodat [unknown]

Description

Vernonia echioides (also called Slender Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with purple flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia echioides is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia echioides is a white-yellow with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and bushy with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia echioides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the stem in well-draining soil and water it regularly. The plant will start to produce new roots and shoots in a few weeks.

Where to Find Vernonia echioides

Vernonia echioides is native to North America and can be found in moist, open woods and along roadsides.

Vernonia echioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia echioides?

Vernonia echioides

What is the common name of Vernonia echioides?

Echium-like Vernonia

Where is Vernonia echioides found?

Vernonia echioides is found in South America

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