Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duvigneaudii
ID:
114565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kalanda

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 57(1-2): 209 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113894

Common Names

  • Vernonia duvigneaudii
  • Duvigneaud's Ironweed
  • Duvigneaud's Vernonia

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Description

Vernonia duvigneaudii (also called Duvigneaud's Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and a stem that can grow up to 1 m tall. It has purple flowers that bloom from June to August. It prefers dry, sunny places, and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia duvigneaudii is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and nausea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia duvigneaudii is a deep purple, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia duvigneaudii is an annual herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Vernonia duvigneaudii

Vernonia duvigneaudii can be found in moist meadows and open woods in the southeastern United States.

Vernonia duvigneaudii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia duvigneaudii?

Vernonia duvigneaudii

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia duvigneaudii?

Vernonia duvigneaudii is found in the dry and semi-arid areas of southern Africa.

What is the diet of Vernonia duvigneaudii?

Vernonia duvigneaudii is an herbivore, and its diet consists mainly of grasses and other low-growing plants.

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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