Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pellia
ID:
13745

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 204 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013074

Common Names

  • Pell's Chromolaena
  • Pell's Chromolaena Aster
  • Pell's Chromolaena Aster

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium pellium Klatt [unknown]

Description

Chromolaena pellia (also called Pellia Chromolaena, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small, hairy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in association with oak and pine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena pellia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chromolaena pellia is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena pellia is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Chromolaena pellia

Chromolaena pellia can be found in the tropical regions of the Americas, especially in Central and South America.

Chromolaena pellia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena pellia?

Chromolaena pellia

What is the common name of Chromolaena pellia?

Pellia chromolaena

Where is Chromolaena pellia found?

Chromolaena pellia is found in tropical Africa.

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-112654: 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.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.