Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Ital. 1924, 42.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089529
Common Names
- Woolly Ironweed
- Vernonia Papillosissima
- Woolly Vernonia
Description
Vernonia papillosissima (also called Papillose Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the United States and Mexico and is found in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia papillosissima is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin issues. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia papillosissima has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia papillosissima is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Vernonia papillosissima
Vernonia papillosissima is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Vernonia papillosissima FAQ
What type of plant is Vernonia papillosissima?
Vernonia papillosissima is a perennial herb.
Where does Vernonia papillosissima grow?
Vernonia papillosissima grows in the southeastern United States and Mexico.
What are the care requirements for Vernonia papillosissima?
Vernonia papillosissima requires full sun and well-drained soil.
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,