Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
guiengolense
ID:
57102

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Torres & Villaseñor) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 23: 47. 1993.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056431

Common Names

  • Guiengolense Chromolaena
  • Chromolaena guiengolense
  • Chromolaena guiengolense

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Description

Chromolaena guiengolense (also called Guiengola Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has white flowers and toothed, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in moist woods, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena guiengolense is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of natural dyes, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chromolaena guiengolense is white and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a shallow notch at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena guiengolense is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Chromolaena guiengolense

Chromolaena guiengolense is native to Africa. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Chromolaena guiengolense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena guiengolense?

Chromolaena guiengolense

What is the family of Chromolaena guiengolense?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Chromolaena guiengolense?

Guiengolense Chromolaena

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-155094: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
José Luis Villaseñor (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villaseñor' in the authors string.
Leticia Torres: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Torres' in the authors string.