Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
popeana
ID:
47056

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 244 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046385

Common Names

  • Pope's Ironweed
  • Ironweed
  • Vernonia

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Description

Vernonia popeana (also called Pope's ironweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia popeana is a plant native to the United States and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vernonia popeana is a yellow, daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia popeana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Vernonia popeana

Vernonia popeana is found in the southeastern United States.

Vernonia popeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia popeana?

Vernonia popeana

What are the common names of Vernonia popeana?

Pope's ironweed, purple ironweed, ironweed

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia popeana?

Vernonia popeana is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

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-144855: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.