Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klattii
ID:
22643

Status:
valid

Authors:
MacLeish

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 9(2): 136, nom. nov. (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021972



Common Names

  • Klatt's Vernonia
  • Klatt's Ironweed
  • Klatt's Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Eremanthus descampsii Klatt ex De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]

Description

Vernonia klattii (also called Klatt's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a woody stem with lanceolate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open areas, such as roadsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia klattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia klattii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia klattii is a perennial that can be propagated by division. Dig up the plant in early spring or late fall and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist until the plants are established. Fertilize the plants once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Vernonia klattii

Vernonia klattii is native to the mountains of Central and South America. It can be found in grasslands and scrublands.

Vernonia klattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia klattii?

Vernonia klattii

What is the common name of Vernonia klattii?

Klatt's Ironweed

What are the characteristics of Vernonia klattii?

Vernonia klattii is an annual herb with purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

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