Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
collina
ID:
2474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 208 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001803

Common Names

  • Chromolaena
  • Tropical Sage
  • Siam Weed

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium mendezii DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium nigrescens Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Kyrstenia collina Greene [unknown]
  • Eupatorium collinum collinum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium stillingiaefolium DC. [unknown]
  • Chromolaena stillingiaefolia (DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium collinum DC. [unknown]
  • Chromolaena mendezii (DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium neaeanum DC. [unknown]

Description

Chromolaena collina (also called Chromolaena odorata, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena collina is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chromolaena collina 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 a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena collina is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Chromolaena collina

Chromolaena collina is native to Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Chromolaena collina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena collina?

Chromolaena collina

What are the common names of Chromolaena collina?

Lemon Bush, Lemon Scented Bush, Lemon Scented Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena collina?

It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas of South Africa

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-101742: 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.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.