Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38(2): 198 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033762
Common Names
- Vernonia gofensis
- Gofensis Vernonia
- Gofen Ironweed
Description
Vernonia gofensis (also called Gómez Fernández's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows to a height of about 30 cm and has purple flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia gofensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia gofensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia gofensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Vernonia gofensis
Vernonia gofensis is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in moist, open areas.
Vernonia gofensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia gofensis?
Vernonia gofensis
What is the common name of Vernonia gofensis?
Gofen's Vernonia
Where is Vernonia gofensis found?
Vernonia gofensis is found in Ethiopia
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,