Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. 119 (1854); Miq. Fl. Ind. Bat (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052787
Common Names
- Moritz's Ironweed
- Moritz's Vernonia
- Moritz Ironweed
Description
Vernonia moritziana (also called Moritz's ironweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has purple flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia moritziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vernonia moritziana has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped, toothed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia moritziana is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Vernonia moritziana
Vernonia moritziana is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is also cultivated in gardens.
Vernonia moritziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia moritziana?
Vernonia moritziana
What is the common name of Vernonia moritziana?
Moritz's Ironweed
What is the family of Vernonia moritziana?
Asteraceae
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,