Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gertii
ID:
27755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dematt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Taxon 52(2): 281 (2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027084



Common Names

  • Vernonia Gertii
  • Gert's Ironweed
  • Gert's Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia gertii (also called Gert's ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in open areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia gertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia gertii has purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia gertii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to mature. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Vernonia gertii

Vernonia gertii is native to the western United States.

Vernonia gertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia gertii?

Vernonia gertii

What is the common name of Vernonia gertii?

Gert's Ironweed

What type of plant is Vernonia gertii?

Perennial 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,