Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jenssenii
ID:
119247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman ex Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 98. 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118576



Common Names

  • Jenssenii Vernonia
  • Vernonia Jenssenii
  • Jenssenii Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia jenssenii (also called 'Jenssen's Ironweed' and 'Ironweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as meadows and fields. It has purple, daisy-like flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia jenssenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal medicines and teas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia jenssenii has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia jenssenii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Vernonia jenssenii

Vernonia jenssenii is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Vernonia jenssenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia jenssenii?

Vernonia jenssenii

What is the common name of Vernonia jenssenii?

Vernonia Jenssenii

What type of plant is Vernonia jenssenii?

Herbaceous perennial

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-79896: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.