Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perrottetii
ID:
18499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Walp.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. ii. 947

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017828



Common Names

  • Perrottet's Ironweed
  • Perrottet's Vernonia
  • Perrottet's Butterfly Weed


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Synonyms

  • Polydora stoechadifolia Fenzl [unknown]
  • Cacalia perrottetii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia stoechadifolia Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Vernonia perrottetii perrottetii [unknown]
  • Polydora serratuloides (DC.) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Webbia serratuloides DC. [unknown]

Description

Vernonia perrottetii (also called Perrottet's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and produces purple, daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia perrottetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia perrottetii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia perrottetii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-10.

Where to Find Vernonia perrottetii

Vernonia perrottetii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Vernonia perrottetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia perrottetii?

Vernonia perrottetii

What is the family of Vernonia perrottetii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Vernonia perrottetii?

Grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259051-1: Based on the initial data import