Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steetziana
ID:
117786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv. & Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 273 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117115



Common Names

  • Steetz's Ironweed
  • Steetz Ironweed
  • Steetz's Vernonia


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Synonyms

  • Polydora steetziana (Oliv. & Hiern) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Crystallopollen angustifolium chlorolepis Steetz [unknown]

Description

Vernonia steetziana (also called Steetz's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist to dry soils in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia steetziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia steetziana is purple in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia steetziana can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. For division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Vernonia steetziana

Vernonia steetziana is native to the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Georgia and Alabama.

Vernonia steetziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia steetziana?

Vernonia steetziana

What is the common name of Vernonia steetziana?

Steetz's Ironweed

What is the typical habitat of Vernonia steetziana?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259440-1: Based on the initial data import