Status:
valid
Authors:
G.V.Pope
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 287 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115789
Common Names
- Vernonia graniticola
- Graniticola Ironweed
- Graniticola Vernonia
Description
Vernonia graniticola (also called granite ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has a single stem and is covered in white, woolly hairs. It is native to South America and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia graniticola is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia graniticola is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, bright green and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia graniticola is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Vernonia graniticola
Vernonia graniticola is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Vernonia graniticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia graniticola?
Vernonia graniticola
What is the common name of Vernonia graniticola?
Graniticola Vernonia
Where does Vernonia graniticola grow?
It grows in the mountains of Mexico and Central 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,