Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 1919, xxv. 491.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079495
Common Names
- Vernonia
- Vernonia Saigonensis
- Vietnamese Ironweed
Description
Vernonia saigonensis (also called 'Saigon Ironweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia saigonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia saigonensis is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia saigonensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and heat. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Vernonia saigonensis
Vernonia saigonensis can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Vernonia saigonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia saigonensis?
Vernonia saigonensis
What is the common name of Vernonia saigonensis?
Saigon Ironweed
Where is Vernonia saigonensis native to?
Vietnam
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,