Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hassl.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 205 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128967
Common Names
- Rojas' Chromolaena
- Chromolaena Rojasii
- Rojas Chromolaena
Synonyms
- Eupatorium rojasii Hassl. [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena rojasii (also called Rojas' Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate, dark green leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena rojasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chromolaena rojasii has white, star-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena rojasii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chromolaena rojasii
Chromolaena rojasii is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Chromolaena rojasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena rojasii?
Chromolaena rojasii
Where is Chromolaena rojasii found?
It is found in Central and South America.
What is the growth habit of Chromolaena rojasii?
It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.
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,