Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
linearis
ID:
125572

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 203 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124901

Common Names

  • Linear Chromolaena
  • Linear Chromolaena Aster
  • Linear Chromolaena Daisy

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Description

Chromolaena linearis (also called Narrowleaf Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a long, thin stem with white flowers. It grows in moist soils and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for various animals, including deer, elk, and moose.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chromolaena linearis has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena linearis is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. Division can be done by digging up the plant and dividing the clumps of roots. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Chromolaena linearis

Chromolaena linearis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Chromolaena linearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena linearis?

Chromolaena linearis

What is the common name of Chromolaena linearis?

Linear Chromolaena

What type of plant is Chromolaena linearis?

Chromolaena linearis is a shrub

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-85990: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.