Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38(2): 197 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031825
Common Names
- Neumann's Vernonia
- Neumann's Ironweed
- Neumann's Iron Plant
Description
Vernonia neumanniana (also called Neumann's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m, with a woody stem and long, lanceolate leaves. It prefers to grow in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Vernonia neumanniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vernonia neumanniana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernonia neumanniana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Vernonia neumanniana
Vernonia neumanniana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest, the Atlantic Forest, and the Cerrado.
Vernonia neumanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernonia neumanniana?
Vernonia neumanniana
What is the common name of Vernonia neumanniana?
Neumann's Ironweed
What is the natural habitat of Vernonia neumanniana?
Dry, open woods, prairies, 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,