Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Torres & Villaseñor) B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82(6): 386 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114960
Common Names
- Guiengola Chromolaena
- Guiengola False Daisy
- Guiengola Chromolaena
Description
Chromolaena guiengolensis (also called Guiengola chromolaena, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers, and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena guiengolensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena guiengolensis is white with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and round-shaped with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena guiengolensis is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced about 1 m apart and will reach a height of up to 2 m.
Where to Find Chromolaena guiengolensis
Chromolaena guiengolensis can be found in tropical Africa and parts of Asia.
Chromolaena guiengolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena guiengolensis?
Chromolaena guiengolensis
What is the family of Chromolaena guiengolensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Chromolaena guiengolensis?
Guiengola 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
Leticia Torres: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Torres' in the authors string.