Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colorata
ID:
35918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 46: 230 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035247

Common Names

  • Ironweed
  • Vernonia
  • Ironweed Vernonia

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Synonyms

  • Gymnanthemum coloratum (Willd.) H.Rob. & B.Kahn [unknown]
  • Vernonia senegalensis acuminata (Pers.) S.Moore [unknown]
  • Eupatorium coloratum Willd. [unknown]

Description

Vernonia colorata (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant with purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia colorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vernonia colorata sub. colorata
Vernonia colorata sub. grandis (DC.) C.Jeffrey
Vernonia colorata sub. oxyura (O.Hoffm.) C.Jeffrey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia colorata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia colorata 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 containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Vernonia colorata

Vernonia colorata can be found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in Central and Eastern Europe.

Vernonia colorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia colorata?

Vernonia colorata

What type of plant is Vernonia colorata?

Perennial

What is the optimal soil type for Vernonia colorata?

Well-drained soil

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,