Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praticola
ID:
70204

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 56: 206 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069533



Common Names

  • Prairie Ironweed
  • Vernonia Praticola
  • Prairie Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia praticola (also called Meadow Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It is characterized by its purple flower heads and its lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia praticola is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia praticola is a small, purple, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round-shaped seed with a purple or light-brown color. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a light-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia praticola is an annual herb that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Vernonia praticola

Vernonia praticola can be found in South America.

Vernonia praticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia praticola?

Vernonia praticola

What is the common name of Vernonia praticola?

Field ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia praticola?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed 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,

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