Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochyrae
ID:
73212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 40(2): 572 (1995) (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072541



Common Names

  • Vernonia Ochyrae
  • Ochyra's Ironweed
  • Ochyra's Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia ochyrae (also called Ochyraea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is a low-growing plant with a woody base and small, white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia ochyrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia ochyrae has yellow flowers with a star-shaped center. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia ochyrae is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Vernonia ochyrae

Vernonia ochyrae is found in Africa.

Vernonia ochyrae FAQ

What are the common names of Vernonia ochyrae?

Common names of Vernonia ochyrae include Ochyra's Ironweed and Ochyra's Vernonia

What is the growth habit of Vernonia ochyrae?

Vernonia ochyrae is an upright, clump-forming perennial

What is the native range of Vernonia ochyrae?

Vernonia ochyrae is native to the southeastern United States

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-29288: Based on the initial data import
Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.