Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 20: 474 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060635
Common Names
- Mindanao Ironweed
- Mindanao Vernonia
- Mindanao Fleabane
Description
Vernonia mindanaensis (also called Mindanao Ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It has purple flowers and grows to a height of about 1 m. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia mindanaensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its bright purple flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia mindanaensis has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia mindanaensis is a perennial plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Vernonia mindanaensis
Vernonia mindanaensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Vernonia mindanaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia mindanaensis?
Vernonia mindanaensis
What are the common names of Vernonia mindanaensis?
Mindanao Ironweed
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia mindanaensis?
Open woods, meadows, and roadsides
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,