Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violaceo-papposa
ID:
115114

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 5: 89 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114443



Common Names

  • Vernonia Violaceo-Papposa
  • Violet Ironweed
  • Violet Vernonia


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Description

Vernonia violaceo-papposa (also called Violet-pappose Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm in height and has purple-blue flowers. It is found in dry and rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia violaceo-papposa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vernonia violaceopapposa sub. nuttii G.V.Pope

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Vernonia violaceo-papposa has purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia violaceo-papposa is an annual plant that is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will help to prolong flowering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Vernonia violaceo-papposa

Vernonia violaceo-papposa can be found in the southwestern United States, in areas like Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Vernonia violaceo-papposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia violaceo-papposa?

Vernonia violaceo-papposa

What is the common name of Vernonia violaceo-papposa?

Purple-pappose Ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia violaceo-papposa?

It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, often in 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,

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