Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angusta
ID:
120453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 11: 276. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119782

Common Names

  • Narrowleaf Ironweed
  • Vernonia Angusta
  • Narrow Ironweed

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Description

Vernonia angusta (also called Narrowleaf Ironweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with purple flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to North America and grows in moist meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia angusta has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. Additionally, it is used as a natural insect repellent and to make dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia angusta is a yellow-green color, with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia angusta is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Vernonia angusta

Vernonia angusta can be found in the United States and Canada, primarily in dry, open habitats such as prairies, fields, and roadsides.

Vernonia angusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia angusta?

Vernonia angusta

What are the common names of Vernonia angusta?

Narrow-leaved ironweed

Where is Vernonia angusta found?

It is found in North America

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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