Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
newbouldii
ID:
127834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beentje & Mesfin

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57(1): 219 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127163



Common Names

  • Newbould's Ironweed
  • Newbould's Vernonia
  • Newbould Ironweed


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia lanata Mesfin [unknown]

Description

Vernonia newbouldii (also called Newbould's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has large, toothed leaves and small, yellow-orange flowers. It typically grows in open, sunny areas such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia newbouldii is a plant used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia newbouldii is purple, with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seed is small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia newbouldii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will need more frequent watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Vernonia newbouldii

Vernonia newbouldii is native to the Americas, from the southern United States to northern Argentina.

Vernonia newbouldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia newbouldii?

Vernonia newbouldii

What is the common name of Vernonia newbouldii?

Newbould's ironweed

What is the growth habit of Vernonia newbouldii?

It is an annual herb

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-88170: Based on the initial data import
Mesfin Tadesse (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mesfin' in the authors string.
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.