Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
greggii
ID:
79659

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 204. 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078988



Common Names

  • Gregg's vernonia
  • Gregg's ironweed
  • Gregg's butterflyweed


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia taylorae Standl. [unknown]
  • Vernonia greggii greggii [unknown]

Description

Vernonia greggii (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in deserts, grasslands, and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia greggii is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees. It has a long bloom period and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vernonia greggii sub. schaffneri (A.Gray) G.C.Chapman & S.B.Jones
Vernonia greggii sub. greggii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia greggii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia greggii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings.

Where to Find Vernonia greggii

Vernonia greggii is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Vernonia greggii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia greggii?

Vernonia greggii

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia greggii?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What are the common names of Vernonia greggii?

Common names include Gregg's ironweed, Gregg's ironweed-daisy, and Gregg's ironweed-aster.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-35580: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.