Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 230 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087275
Common Names
- Chromolaena brunneola
- Brunneola's Chromolaena
- Chromolaena's Brunneola
Description
Chromolaena brunneola (also called Brown chromolaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a spreading, rounded habit with grey-green leaves. The flowers are yellow and appear in spring and summer. It is found in rocky, sandy, and dry areas, as well as in coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena brunneola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena brunneola is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena brunneola is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chromolaena brunneola
Chromolaena brunneola is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, tropical forests.
Chromolaena brunneola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena brunneola?
Chromolaena brunneola
What are the common names of Chromolaena brunneola?
Brown-leafed Chromolaena
What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena brunneola?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
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,