Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alamanii
ID:
47996

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 61 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047325

Common Names

  • Vernonia alamanii
  • Alamani's Vernonia
  • Vernonia Alamanii

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Synonyms

  • Cacalia alamanii (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia alamanii alamanii [unknown]
  • Vernonia dictyophlebia Gleason [unknown]
  • Vernonia alamanii dictyophlebia (Gleason) McVaugh [deprecated]

Description

Vernonia alamanii (also called 'Alamani's Ironweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has purple flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia alamanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia alamanii is a small white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia alamanii is an annual native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Vernonia alamanii

Vernonia alamanii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas.

Vernonia alamanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia alamanii?

Vernonia alamanii

What is the common name of Vernonia alamanii?

Alamani's vernonia

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia alamanii?

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,