Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
homollei
ID:
126496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 309 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125825



Common Names

  • Homollei
  • Vernonia
  • Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia homollei (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and small purple flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia homollei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia homollei has purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia homollei is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Vernonia homollei

Vernonia homollei can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Vernonia homollei FAQ

What are the common names of Vernonia homollei?

Vernonia homollei is commonly known as Homolle's Ironweed.

What are the characteristics of Vernonia homollei?

Vernonia homollei is an annual herb with a branched stem and alternate leaves. The flowers are purple and the fruits are achenes with a white pappus.

What is the habitat of Vernonia homollei?

Vernonia homollei is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

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,