Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quindeciaeflora
ID:
52318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 535. 1865-66

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051647



Common Names

  • Vernonia
  • Quindeciaeflora
  • Vernonia quindeciaeflora


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Description

Vernonia quindeciaeflora (also called fifteen-flowered ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has purple flowers and grows in wet mountain forests. It is found in the mountains of Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia quindeciaeflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia quindeciaeflora has small white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia quindeciaeflora is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vernonia quindeciaeflora

Vernonia quindeciaeflora is native to North America and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Vernonia quindeciaeflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia quindeciaeflora?

Vernonia quindeciaeflora

What is the common name of Vernonia quindeciaeflora?

Fifteen-Flowered Ironweed

What is the family of Vernonia quindeciaeflora?

Asteraceae

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-150198: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.