Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unicata
ID:
31419

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 7(4): t. 3683, p. l (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030748



Common Names

  • Vernonia unicata
  • Unicata Ironweed
  • Unicata Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia unicata (also called One-flowered Ironweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial plant growing to 1-2 m tall, with purple flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia unicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia unicata has yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia unicata is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It blooms in late spring and early summer with purple daisy-like flowers.

Where to Find Vernonia unicata

Vernonia unicata is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida. It can be found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Vernonia unicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia unicata?

Vernonia unicata

What is the common name of Vernonia unicata?

One-flowered Ironweed

What is the habitat of Vernonia unicata?

Vernonia unicata is found in grasslands, 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-129730: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.