Vernonia luxuriosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luxuriosa
ID:
31585
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Kost.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Blumea, Suppl. 4: 175 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030914
Common Names
- Vernonia luxuriosa
- Luxurious Ironweed
- Luxuriant Ironweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vernonia luxuriosa (also called Luxurious Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with purple-tinged leaves and purple flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia luxuriosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia luxuriosa is a yellow-orange color with a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small, brown and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vernonia luxuriosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and should germinate in 1-3 weeks. When large enough to handle, seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Division in spring is also possible, but it is best to pot up the divisions in a cold frame until they are established. Plant out in early summer.
Where to Find Vernonia luxuriosa
Vernonia luxuriosa can be found in South America.
Vernonia luxuriosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia luxuriosa?
Vernonia luxuriosa
What type of plant is Vernonia luxuriosa?
It is an annual herb
What are the common names of Vernonia luxuriosa?
It is commonly known as Luxuriant Ironweed
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-129904: Based on the initial data import
Joséphine Thérèse Koster (1902-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kost.' in the authors string.