Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
58886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1633 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058215



Common Names

  • Glaucous Vernonia
  • Vernonia glauca
  • Blue Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Serratula glauca L. [unknown]
  • Vernonia glauca Britton [unknown]
  • Suprago glauca Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Vernonia noveboracensis tomentosa (Elliot) Britton [unknown]
  • Vernonia noveboracensis latifolia A.Gray [unknown]
  • Vernonia glauca glauca [unknown]

Description

Vernonia glauca (also called Glaucous Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, open habitats such as along streams and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia glauca has white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia glauca is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Vernonia glauca

Vernonia glauca is native to South America and can be found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Vernonia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia glauca?

Vernonia glauca

What type of plant is Vernonia glauca?

It is a shrub.

Where is Vernonia glauca found?

It is found in the eastern United States and Canada.

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