Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
horminoides
ID:
8947

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 133 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008276

Common Names

  • Horminoides Chromolaena
  • Chromolaena Horminoides
  • Horminoides Chromolaena

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium strobilanthum Mart. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium horminoides horminoides [unknown]
  • Chromolaena candolleana Gardner [unknown]
  • Eupatorium horminoides Baker [unknown]

Description

Chromolaena horminoides (also called Horminum Siam Weed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has white flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena horminoides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chromolaena horminoides is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena horminoides is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Chromolaena horminoides

Chromolaena horminoides is native to tropical regions of the Americas and can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Chromolaena horminoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena horminoides?

Chromolaena horminoides

Where is Chromolaena horminoides found?

Chromolaena horminoides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What are the uses of Chromolaena horminoides?

Chromolaena horminoides is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for landscaping.

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,