Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tropophila
ID:
102336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 323 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101665

Common Names

  • Vernonia Tropophila
  • Tropical Ironweed
  • Tropical Vernonia

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Description

Vernonia tropophila (also called Tropical Ironweed, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has purple flowers and grows in moist and grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vernonia tropophila is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernonia tropophila has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernonia tropophila is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to start the seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and then transplant the seedlings outdoors after the last frost. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Vernonia tropophila

Vernonia tropophila is native to Central America and can be found in areas of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Vernonia tropophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernonia tropophila?

Vernonia tropophila

What is the family of Vernonia tropophila?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Vernonia tropophila?

Tropical Ironweed

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-5882: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.