Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alticola
ID:
123252

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.V.Pope

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 281 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122581

Common Names

  • Vernonia alticola
  • Alticola Vernonia
  • Vernonia

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Description

Vernonia alticola (also called High-growing Ironweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb, growing to a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to the Americas, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia alticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a food flavoring and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia alticola has yellow flowers with a black center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia alticola is a fast-growing, perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vernonia alticola

Vernonia alticola is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Vernonia alticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia alticola?

Vernonia alticola

What is the common name of Vernonia alticola?

Highland Vernonia

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia alticola?

Grassy and rocky slopes

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-83745: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Vernon Pope (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.Pope' in the authors string.