Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paulina
ID:
81836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 65: 47. 1918

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081165

Common Names

  • Paulina Vernonia
  • Mexican Ironweed
  • Mexican Fleabane

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Description

Vernonia paulina (also called Paulina ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western part of Mexico. It grows up to 1 m in height and has purple flowers. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia paulina is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia paulina is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia paulina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Vernonia paulina

Vernonia paulina is native to the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Nayarit.

Vernonia paulina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia paulina?

Vernonia paulina

What type of plant is Vernonia paulina?

It is a herbaceous perennial plant

Where is Vernonia paulina native to?

It is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-3772: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.