Status:
valid
Authors:
(V.M.Badillo) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 498 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000003
Common Names
- Chromolaena larensis
- Larensis Chromolaena
- Larensis Chromolaena Plant
Synonyms
- Eupatorium larense V.M.Badillo [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena larensis (also called Laren's Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It grows up to 2 m tall and has lanceolate leaves. Its flowers are white and it grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena larensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions, such as burns and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chromolaena larensis has small white flowers with five petals and a central cluster of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena larensis is a fast-growing succulent that can be propagated by cuttings or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Chromolaena larensis
Chromolaena larensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the dry, rocky areas of the island.
Chromolaena larensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena larensis?
Chromolaena larensis
What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena larensis?
It is native to Madagascar.
What are the medicinal uses of Chromolaena larensis?
It is used to treat skin conditions, such as burns, cuts, and eczema.
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,