Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerschsteineana
ID:
49003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46: 82. 1911.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048332

Common Names

  • Kerschsteineana Vernonia
  • Vernonia
  • Kerschsteineana

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Description

Vernonia kerschsteineana (also called Kerschsteiner's ironweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and purple flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia kerschsteineana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia kerschsteineana has small, white flowers clustered in heads. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia kerschsteineana is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a shallow container and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Vernonia kerschsteineana

Vernonia kerschsteineana can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Vernonia kerschsteineana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia kerschsteineana?

Vernonia kerschsteineana

What is the common name of Vernonia kerschsteineana?

Kerschsteineana Ironweed

What is the habitat of Vernonia kerschsteineana?

Vernonia kerschsteineana is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

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,