Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
misella
ID:
85439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(McVaugh) R.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 275 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084768

Common Names

  • Chromolaena Misella
  • Misella Chromolaena
  • Chromolaena

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Description

Chromolaena misella (also called 'Siam Weed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in disturbed habitats, and has large, toothed leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena misella is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chromolaena misella has small, white flowers with five petals that are arranged in a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grow to about 1 foot in height.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena misella is a perennial herb that is native to South America and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Pruning should be done in late winter to promote new growth.

Where to Find Chromolaena misella

Chromolaena misella can be found in Central and South America.

Chromolaena misella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena misella?

Chromolaena misella

What is the common name of Chromolaena misella?

Tropical sage

What is the family of Chromolaena misella?

Asteraceae

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-41203: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Robert King: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.King' in the authors string.