Status:
valid
Authors:
Drake
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Hist. pl. Madag., Atlas t. 479.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115607
Common Names
- Meadow Vernonia
- Vernonia pratensis
- Vernonia
Description
Vernonia pratensis (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a hairy stem and lance-shaped leaves that are usually arranged in a rosette. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia pratensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia pratensis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, thin plant with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia pratensis is a small, perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in dry, grassy areas and is easy to propagate from seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out and transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Vernonia pratensis
Vernonia pratensis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Vernonia pratensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia pratensis?
Vernonia pratensis
What is the common name of Vernonia pratensis?
Meadow Ironweed
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia pratensis?
Vernonia pratensis is native to Europe and is found in dry, grassy areas.
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,