Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodophylla
ID:
21502

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 13: 19 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020831



Common Names

  • Purple vernonia
  • Purple ironweed
  • Rhodophylla ironweed


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Description

Vernonia rhodophylla (also called Red-Leaved Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with purple flowers. It is native to the United States and grows in prairies, meadows, and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia rhodophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia rhodophylla has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia rhodophylla is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Vernonia rhodophylla

Vernonia rhodophylla can be found in the Himalayas, India, and China.

Vernonia rhodophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia rhodophylla?

Vernonia rhodophylla

What is the common name of Vernonia rhodophylla?

Purple Ironweed

What type of plant is Vernonia rhodophylla?

Perennial herb

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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