Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 231 (-232), fig (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034004
Common Names
- Alvim's chromolaena
- Alvim chromolaena
- Alvim's chromolaena aster
Description
Chromolaena alvimii (also called 'Alvim's chromolaena', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has deeply lobed leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena alvimii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena alvimii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena alvimii is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Chromolaena alvimii
Chromolaena alvimii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Chromolaena alvimii FAQ
What type of plant is Chromolaena alvimii?
Chromolaena alvimii is an annual herb.
Where does Chromolaena alvimii grow?
Chromolaena alvimii grows in dry, sandy soils in the Mediterranean region.
What is the scientific name for Chromolaena alvimii?
The scientific name for Chromolaena alvimii is Chromolaena alvimii.
Species in the Chromolaena genus
Chromolaena larensis,
Chromolaena squalida,
Chromolaena collina,
Chromolaena heteroclinia,
Chromolaena santanensis,
Chromolaena trujillensis,
Chromolaena mallota,
Chromolaena maximilianii,
Chromolaena anachoretica,
Chromolaena elliptica,
Chromolaena myriocephala,
Chromolaena arrayana,
Chromolaena pseudinsignis,
Chromolaena oxylepis,
Chromolaena geranifolia,
Chromolaena mucronata,
Chromolaena corymbosa,
Chromolaena horminoides,
Chromolaena callilepis,
Chromolaena bullata,
Chromolaena chrysosticta,
Chromolaena campestris,
Chromolaena porphyrolepis,
Chromolaena tamaulipasensis,
Chromolaena pellia,
Chromolaena sagittata,
Chromolaena impetiolaris,
Chromolaena kleinii,
Chromolaena arnottiana,
Chromolaena xestolepis,
Chromolaena caldensis,
Chromolaena bigelovii,
Chromolaena breedlovei,
Chromolaena picta,
Chromolaena tunariensis,
Chromolaena ossaeana,
Chromolaena integrifolia,
Chromolaena hookeriana,
Chromolaena bathyphlebia,
Chromolaena lucayana,
Chromolaena herzogii,
Chromolaena bahamensis,
Chromolaena roseorum,
Chromolaena macrantha,
Chromolaena moritziana,
Chromolaena steyermarkiana,
Chromolaena xestolepidoides,
Chromolaena pedunculosa,
Chromolaena ponsiae,
Chromolaena orbignyana,
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,