Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
1133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) Trel.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Arkansas Geol. Surv. 1888(4): 189 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000462

Common Names

  • Vernonia Gigantea
  • Gigantea Vernonia
  • Gigantea Ironweed

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia altissima Nutt. [unknown]
  • Chrysocoma gigantea Walter [unknown]
  • Cacalia gigantea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chrysocoma gigantea (Walt.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia maxima maxima [unknown]
  • Vernonia ovalifolia ovalifolia [unknown]
  • Cacalia gigantea gigantea [unknown]
  • Vernonia maxima maxima [unknown]
  • Vernonia gigantea gigantea [unknown]
  • Vernonia ovalifolia Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Vernonia altissima laxa Gleason [unknown]
  • Vernonia maxima Small [unknown]
  • Vernonia gigantea pubescens E.Morris [unknown]
  • Vernonia gigantea gigantea [unknown]
  • Vernonia altissima brevipappa Gleason [unknown]
  • Vernonia altissima lilacina Clute [unknown]
  • Vernonia gigantea ovalifolia (Torr. & A.Gray) Urbatsch [unknown]
  • Vernonia altissima altissima [unknown]
  • Vernonia gigantea praealta Daniels [unknown]
  • Vernonia altissima taeniotricha S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Serratula altissima DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia oligantha Greene [unknown]
  • Vernonia praealta Michx. [unknown]
  • Vernonia gigantea ovalifolia (Torr. & A.Gray) D.B.Ward [unknown]

Description

Vernonia gigantea (also called Giant Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has large, lance-shaped leaves and tall, purple flower heads. It grows in moist, open woods and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia gigantea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia gigantea has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia gigantea is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Vernonia gigantea

Vernonia gigantea is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is most commonly found in the Amazon region.

Vernonia gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia gigantea?

Vernonia gigantea

What is the common name of Vernonia gigantea?

Giant Vernonia

What is the natural habitat of Vernonia gigantea?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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 version 1.0, record: gcc-150501: Originally associated with wfo-0000051948
The Plant List version 1.1, record: gcc-150501: Originally associated with wfo-0000051948
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
William Trelease (1857-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trel.' in the authors string.
Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Originally associated with wfo-0000051948
John C. Branner (1850-1922): Originally associated with wfo-0000051948
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:258416-1: Based on the initial data import