Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 199 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081639
Common Names
- Chromolaena
- Tropical Sage
- Siam Weed
Synonyms
- Eupatorium caaguazuense caaguazuense [unknown]
- Eupatorium caaguazuense hirsutum Hassl. [unknown]
- Eupatorium caaguazuense crassifolium Chodat [unknown]
- Eupatorium caaguazuense Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena caaguazuensis (also called Brazilian Ageratum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. It grows in wet forests and is characterized by its white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena caaguazuensis is a popular ornamental plant and is used in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena caaguazuensis is yellow, with a diameter of about 3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette-like shape and are about 4 cm in diameter.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena caaguazuensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chromolaena caaguazuensis
Chromolaena caaguazuensis is native to Paraguay and can be found in the wild in the departments of Alto Paraná and Caaguazú.
Chromolaena caaguazuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena caaguazuensis?
Chromolaena caaguazuensis
What type of plant is Chromolaena caaguazuensis?
It is a shrub.
Where is Chromolaena caaguazuensis found?
It is found in Paraguay.
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,