Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
breedlovei
ID:
22839

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 233 (-234) fig (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022168

Common Names

  • Breedlove's Chromolaena
  • Breedlove Chromolaena
  • Breedlove's Chromolaena

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Description

Chromolaena breedlovei (also called Mexican Everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to Mexico and grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena breedlovei has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chromolaena breedlovei is a white to pinkish thistle-like flower head with a ring of spiny bracts. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with a single, long, thin stem and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena breedlovei is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is also possible to propagate it by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Chromolaena breedlovei

Chromolaena breedlovei can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Chromolaena breedlovei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena breedlovei?

Chromolaena breedlovei

What is the common name of Chromolaena breedlovei?

Breedlove's Chromolaena

What is the habitat of Chromolaena breedlovei?

Dry and disturbed areas

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-121434: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.