Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaegeri
ID:
28430

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.D.Adams

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. W. African Sci. Assoc. 8: 138. 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027759



Common Names

  • Vernonia jaegeri
  • Jaegeri Vernonia
  • Vernonia of Jaegeri


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Description

Vernonia jaegeri (also called Jaeger's Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a velvety texture. It grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia jaegeri is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds as an ornamental. It is also known to attract bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia jaegeri has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are hairy and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia jaegeri is an annual plant that is native to North America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Vernonia jaegeri

Vernonia jaegeri can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Vernonia jaegeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia jaegeri?

Vernonia jaegeri

What is the common name of Vernonia jaegeri?

Jaeger's ironweed

What type of plant is Vernonia jaegeri?

Perennial herbaceous plant

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,

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