Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
38150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 277 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037479



Common Names

  • Vernonia incana
  • Hoary Ironweed
  • Hoary Vernonia


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia incana (Less.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cacalia immunis (Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia immunis Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Vernonia incana (also called Silver-Leaved Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is a tall plant that can reach up to 2 m in height and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia incana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fertilizer to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia incana has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia incana is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 in). The plant can also be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn.

Where to Find Vernonia incana

Vernonia incana is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, open woods and along roadsides. It is also found in parts of Mexico and Central America.

Vernonia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia incana?

Vernonia incana

What is the common name of Vernonia incana?

Incana

What is the native range of Vernonia incana?

North America

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