Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poggeana
ID:
86292

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20(1-2): 221 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085621



Common Names

  • Vernonia Poggeana
  • Poggeana Ironweed
  • Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia poggeana (also called Pogge's ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows up to 1.2 m tall and has a deep taproot. It is found in dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia poggeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia poggeana is a small yellow-green flower head with many tiny florets. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia poggeana is an annual herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a sunny spot. Water regularly and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Once the seedlings have established, transplant them into individual pots and keep them in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Vernonia poggeana

Vernonia poggeana is native to Brazil, and can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

Vernonia poggeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia poggeana?

Vernonia poggeana

What is the common name of Vernonia poggeana?

Pogge's Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia poggeana?

Vernonia poggeana is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and meadows.

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,

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