Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Baker) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 199 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039610
Common Names
- Ascendent Chromolaena
- Ascendent Chromolaena
- Ascendent Chromolaena
Synonyms
- Eupatorium ascendens ascendens [unknown]
- Osmia ascendens Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena ascendens (also called Ascending Chromolaena, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as in deserts and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena ascendens is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chromolaena ascendens are small, white, and have yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are pale green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena ascendens is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Chromolaena ascendens
Chromolaena ascendens can be found in tropical Africa, including in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Chromolaena ascendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena ascendens?
Chromolaena ascendens
What is the common name of Chromolaena ascendens?
Ascending chromolaena
What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena ascendens?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America
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,