Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moluccensis
ID:
76049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. ii. 19.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075378

Common Names

  • Moluccan Ironweed
  • Moluccan Vernonia
  • Moluccan Fleabane

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Synonyms

  • Cacalia moluccensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cyanopis moluccensis DC. [unknown]
  • Cyanthillium moluccense Blume [unknown]
  • Vernonia aristata Reinw. [unknown]
  • Vernonia aristata Reinw. ex de Vriese [unknown]

Description

Vernonia moluccensis (also called Moluccan ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a thin stem, reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters, and its leaves are lanceolate and alternate. It is found in grasslands, open fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia moluccensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia moluccensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have short, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia moluccensis is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. It is best to water the cuttings regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Vernonia moluccensis

Vernonia moluccensis is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, riverbanks, and other disturbed habitats.

Vernonia moluccensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia moluccensis?

Vernonia moluccensis

What is the common name of Vernonia moluccensis?

Moluccan Ironweed

What is the habitat of Vernonia moluccensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia

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,

References