Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miamensis
ID:
119107

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 64: 304 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118436



Common Names

  • Vernonia miamensis
  • Miami Ironweed
  • Miami Vernonia


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Synonyms

  • Dicoma ringoetii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Vernonia hoffmanniana Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Vernonia musofensis miamensis (S.Moore) G.V.Pope [unknown]
  • Vernonia lappoides O.Hoffm. [illegitimate]

Description

Vernonia miamensis (also called Miami ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a slender stem and small, purple flowers. It grows in moist soils and is found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia miamensis is a species of flowering plant native to Florida. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia miamensis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia miamensis is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a low-growing plant with small, purple flowers. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Vernonia miamensis

Vernonia miamensis is native to Florida and can be found in the wild in the Miami-Dade County area.

Vernonia miamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia miamensis?

Vernonia miamensis

What is the common name of Vernonia miamensis?

Miami Ironweed

What is the habitat of Vernonia miamensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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,