Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
119233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 132 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118562



Common Names

  • Chionolaena
  • Latifolia
  • Broadleaf Chionolaena


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Synonyms

  • Lucilia breweri (Steyerm.) V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Leucopholis latifolia Benth. [unknown]
  • Chionolaena glomerata Baker [unknown]
  • Chionolaena breweri Steyerm. & Maguire [unknown]

Description

Chionolaena latifolia (also called 'White Snow Flower' and 'White Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, sunny areas such as meadows and fields. It has white daisy-like flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Chionolaena latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal medicines and teas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chionolaena latifolia has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionolaena latifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be divided in spring or autumn, and the seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Chionolaena latifolia

Chionolaena latifolia is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Chionolaena latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionolaena latifolia?

Chionolaena latifolia

What is the common name of Chionolaena latifolia?

Chionolaena Latifolia

What type of plant is Chionolaena latifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

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