Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 200 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006799
Common Names
- Chromolaena Corymbosa
- Corymbosa Chromolaena
- Chromolaena
Synonyms
- Eupatorium triangulare Poir. [unknown]
- Eupatorium atriplicifolium hort. ex Lam. [unknown]
- Eupatorium repandum Willd. [unknown]
- Osmia corymbosa Britton & P.Wilson [unknown]
- Ageratum conyzoides Sieber ex Sieber ex Steudel [deprecated]
- Eupatorium triangulare Poiret [deprecated]
- Ageratum conyzoides Sieber ex Steud. [unknown]
- Eupatorium corymbosum Aubl. [unknown]
- Osmia repanda Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena corymbosa (also called corymbose chromolaena, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the daisy family with yellow flowers and a long taproot. It is native to Central America and is found in grasslands and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena corymbosa is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena corymbosa is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena corymbosa is an annual herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Chromolaena corymbosa
Chromolaena corymbosa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.
Chromolaena corymbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena corymbosa?
Chromolaena corymbosa
What is the family of Chromolaena corymbosa?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Chromolaena corymbosa?
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,