Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potamophila
ID:
42835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Annal. Naturh. Hofmus. Wien, vii. (1892) 100

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042164



Common Names

  • Vernonia potamophila
  • River Ironweed
  • Water Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia potamophila (also called riverbank vernonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 2 cm. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia potamophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia potamophila is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia potamophila is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms.

Where to Find Vernonia potamophila

Vernonia potamophila is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Vernonia potamophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia potamophila?

Vernonia potamophila

What family does Vernonia potamophila belong to?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Vernonia potamophila?

Riverbank Vernonia

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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