Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
121929

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121258

Common Names

  • Smooth Chromolaena
  • Smooth Siam Weed
  • Smooth Bitterbush

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium vernonioides J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Chromolaena oerstediana (Benth. ex Oerst.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium michelianum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Osmia glaberrima Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium glaberrimum glaberrimum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium vernonioides Coulter [unknown]
  • Eupatorium oerstedianum Benth. ex Oersted [deprecated]
  • Eupatorium oerstedianum Benth. ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium glaberrimum michelianum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium glaberrimum DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium oerstedianum Benth. [unknown]

Description

Chromolaena glaberrima (also called Smooth Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the temperate regions of South America and is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands. The leaves are small and oval-shaped with a white underside.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena glaberrima is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chromolaena glaberrima has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena glaberrima is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Chromolaena glaberrima

Chromolaena glaberrima can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Chromolaena glaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena glaberrima?

Chromolaena glaberrima

What is the common name of Chromolaena glaberrima?

Glabrous Chromolaena

What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena glaberrima?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-82487: 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.