Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 201 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025129
Common Names
- Herzog's Chromolaena
- Herzog Chromolaena
- Herzog's Siam Weed
Synonyms
- Eupatorium herzogii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena herzogii (also called Herzog's Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in areas of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena herzogii is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena herzogii is yellow and daisy-like with many petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena herzogii is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chromolaena herzogii
Chromolaena herzogii is native to South America and Central America. It is found in moist forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.
Chromolaena herzogii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena herzogii?
Chromolaena herzogii
What is the family of Chromolaena herzogii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Chromolaena herzogii?
Herzog's 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,