Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 209 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000104578
Common Names
- Chromolaena ovaliflora
- Oval-Leaved Chromolaena
- Oval-Leaved False Daisy
Description
Chromolaena ovaliflora (also called Oval-Flowered Chromolaena, among many other common names) is a low-growing, spreading perennial plant with white daisy-like flowers. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena ovaliflora is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a herbal tea that is said to have calming and soothing effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chromolaena ovaliflora has small, yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena ovaliflora is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It prefers well-drained, moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Chromolaena ovaliflora
Chromolaena ovaliflora can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Chromolaena ovaliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena ovaliflora?
Chromolaena ovaliflora
What is the common name of Chromolaena ovaliflora?
Oval-flowered Chromolaena
What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena ovaliflora?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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,