Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heeringii
ID:
61326

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Usteri

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sao Paulo 250. 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060655

Common Names

  • Heering's Vernonia
  • Heering's Ironweed
  • Heering's Fleabane

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Description

Vernonia heeringii (also called Heering's Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia heeringii is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia heeringii has purple flowers, with a single head of florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia heeringii is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring or autumn. The rootstock should be divided into small sections and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Vernonia heeringii

Vernonia heeringii is native to Europe and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.

Vernonia heeringii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia heeringii?

Vernonia heeringii

What is the common name of Vernonia heeringii?

Ironweed

Where is Vernonia heeringii native to?

Central and South 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-17701: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Usteri (1869-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Usteri' in the authors string.