Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
seyrigii
ID:
104899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 324 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000104228



Common Names

  • Vernonia Seyrigii
  • Seyrigii Ironweed
  • Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia seyrigii (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, purple flowers and grows in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia seyrigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia seyrigii has small, yellow-orange flowers with 4-7 petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with small hairs on the underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia seyrigii is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, bright location and kept moist until they have germinated.

Where to Find Vernonia seyrigii

Vernonia seyrigii is native to Africa and can be found in dry, open areas, such as rocky slopes and hillsides.

Vernonia seyrigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia seyrigii?

Vernonia seyrigii

What is the common name of Vernonia seyrigii?

Seyrig's Ironweed

What is the family of Vernonia seyrigii?

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-6193: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.