Vernonia ganevii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ganevii
ID:
129838
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.N.Hind
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54(4): 905 (-906, 909, 912, f (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129167
Common Names
- Vernonia Ganevii
- Ganev's Ironweed
- Ganev Ironweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vernonia ganevii (also called Bulgarian Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and small purple flowers. It is native to the Balkan Peninsula and grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia ganevii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia ganevii is a small, yellow-orange disc floret, with a yellow center and a white-cream fringe. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed, with a white-cream fringe. The seedling is a small, green, rounded seedling, with a white-cream fringe.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vernonia ganevii is a perennial herb that grows in sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Vernonia ganevii
Vernonia ganevii is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Vernonia ganevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia ganevii?
Vernonia ganevii
What type of plant is Vernonia ganevii?
A flowering plant
Where is Vernonia ganevii found?
It is found in Mexico
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
David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319444-2: Based on the initial data import