Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schoenfelderiana
ID:
25484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter ex Merxm.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024813



Common Names

  • Schoenfelderiana Vernonia
  • Vernonia Schoenfelderiana
  • Schoenfelderiana Daisy


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Description

Vernonia schoenfelderiana (also called 'Schoenfelder's Ironweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and deeply lobed leaves. Its flowers are purple and clustered in a capitulum. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia schoenfelderiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines, such as for treating fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia schoenfelderiana is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia schoenfelderiana is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the rootball into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Vernonia schoenfelderiana

Vernonia schoenfelderiana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be found growing in open, sunny areas such as grasslands and savannas.

Vernonia schoenfelderiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia schoenfelderiana?

Vernonia schoenfelderiana

What is the common name of Vernonia schoenfelderiana?

Schoenfelder's Ironweed

Where is Vernonia schoenfelderiana found?

Vernonia schoenfelderiana is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.

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-123971: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.