Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 202 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116291
Common Names
- Leiva's Chromolaena
- Leiva's Chromolaena Daisy
- Leiva's Chromolaena Aster
Synonyms
- Eupatorium leivense Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena leivensis (also called 'Leiva's Chromolaena', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to the mountains of Europe. It has a basal rosette of hairy leaves and produces white flowers in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena leivensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena leivensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena leivensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It should be divided in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted at a depth of 5-10cm and spaced 30-45cm apart. Water the divisions thoroughly after planting.
Where to Find Chromolaena leivensis
Chromolaena leivensis is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Chromolaena leivensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena leivensis?
Chromolaena leivensis
What type of plant is Chromolaena leivensis?
Chromolaena leivensis is a shrub
Where is Chromolaena leivensis found?
Chromolaena leivensis is found in the Caribbean
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,