Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potrerillona
ID:
88791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman & Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 98, in IK Supp. 8 as 'potretillona' in error. 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088120



Common Names

  • Vernonia potrerillona
  • Potrerillo Ironweed
  • Potrerillo Ironweed-Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia potrerillona (also called Potrerillo Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the African tropics. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has purple flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia potrerillona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is used to treat skin problems and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia potrerillona has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia potrerillona is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Vernonia potrerillona

Vernonia potrerillona is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guanajuato, Hidalgo, and Querétaro.

Vernonia potrerillona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia potrerillona?

Vernonia potrerillona

What type of plant is Vernonia potrerillona?

Annual herb

Where is Vernonia potrerillona found?

Mexico

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-44464: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.