Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lucayana
ID:
25436

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024765

Common Names

  • Chromolaena
  • Lucayana
  • Lucayan Chromolaena

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium lucayanum Britton [unknown]

Description

Chromolaena lucayana (also called Lucayan Siamweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white to pink flowers. It grows in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena lucayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chromolaena lucayana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single, oval shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena lucayana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring and kept moist until germination. The plants can also be divided in early spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a sunny spot in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chromolaena lucayana

Chromolaena lucayana can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Chromolaena lucayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena lucayana?

Chromolaena lucayana

What type of plant is Chromolaena lucayana?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where is Chromolaena lucayana found?

It 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-123925: 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.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.