Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
trujillensis
ID:
3561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 207 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002890

Common Names

  • Chromolaena trujillensis
  • Trujillensis Chromolaena
  • Chromolaena Trujillensis

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium trujillense B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Chromolaena trujillensis (also called Trujillo's Chromolaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena trujillensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chromolaena trujillensis has small white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena trujillensis is a perennial herb native to the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division of the root system in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Chromolaena trujillensis

Chromolaena trujillensis can be found in the high-altitude paramo grasslands of the northern Andes Mountains in Colombia.

Chromolaena trujillensis FAQ

What are the common names of Chromolaena trujillensis?

Chromolaena trujillensis is commonly known as the Trujillo Chromolaena.

What is the growth habit of Chromolaena trujillensis?

Chromolaena trujillensis is an herb that typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 meter.

What is the native range of Chromolaena trujillensis?

Chromolaena trujillensis is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

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-102790: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.