Status:
valid
Authors:
Muschl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46(1-2): 80 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031544
Common Names
- False Jugal
- Vernonia pseudojugalis
- Pseudojugalis
Description
Vernonia pseudojugalis (also called false ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves with short petioles and purple flowers. It prefers open, disturbed areas and is found in the southeastern United States.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia pseudojugalis is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia pseudojugalis has purple flowers with a tubular shape and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia pseudojugalis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils.
Where to Find Vernonia pseudojugalis
Vernonia pseudojugalis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.
Vernonia pseudojugalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia pseudojugalis?
Vernonia pseudojugalis
What type of plant is Vernonia pseudojugalis?
Vernonia pseudojugalis is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Vernonia pseudojugalis found?
Vernonia pseudojugalis is found in the Mediterranean region.
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,