Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spatulata
ID:
136247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. : 162 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135576



Common Names

  • Ironweed
  • Vernonia
  • Purple Ironweed


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Description

Vernonia spatulata (also called spoonleaf ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia spatulata is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia spatulata is a yellow-white daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia spatulata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Vernonia spatulata

Vernonia spatulata is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Texas and Oklahoma.

Vernonia spatulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia spatulata?

Vernonia spatulata

What is the common name of Vernonia spatulata?

Spatulate ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia spatulata?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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-96314: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.