Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
napus
ID:
11716

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24(3): 463 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011045



Common Names

  • Vernonia Napus
  • Napus Vernonia
  • Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia napus (also called 'napus ironweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with purple flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia napus is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia napus is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia napus is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed sowing in early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Vernonia napus

Vernonia napus is native to the Brazilian Cerrado and can be found in the states of Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Minas Gerais.

Vernonia napus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia napus?

Vernonia napus is found in dry, tropical deciduous forests in Mexico.

What is the average height of Vernonia napus?

Vernonia napus typically grows to a height of about 1 meter.

What is the flowering period of Vernonia napus?

Vernonia napus typically flowers from April to June.

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