Vernonia karvinskiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karvinskiana
ID:
75835
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 62 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075164
Common Names
- Vernonia karvinskiana
- Karwinski's Ironweed
- Karwinski's Vernonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vernonia karvinskiana (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, purple flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia karvinskiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Vernonia karvinskiana sub. karvinskianaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia karvinskiana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vernonia karvinskiana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to the desired spacing.
Where to Find Vernonia karvinskiana
Vernonia karvinskiana is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Vernonia karvinskiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia karvinskiana?
Vernonia karvinskiana
What is the common name of Vernonia karvinskiana?
Karwinski's ironweed
What type of plant is Vernonia karvinskiana?
It is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae
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-31860: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.