Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 199 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076931
Common Names
- Chromolaena bangii
- Bang's Chromolaena
- Bang's Siam Weed
Synonyms
- Eupatorium bangii Rusby [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena bangii (also called Chromolaena, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in open woodlands and scrublands. Its leaves are small, linear and green in colour, and its flowers are small, white and clustered in groups of 3-5.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena bangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena bangii is yellow, with a black center, and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena bangii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and transplanted into the desired location.
Where to Find Chromolaena bangii
Chromolaena bangii is native to tropical Africa. It is found in moist, open habitats such as savannas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Chromolaena bangii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena bangii?
Chromolaena bangii is native to tropical regions of South and Central America.
What is the size of Chromolaena bangii?
Chromolaena bangii typically grows to a height of 3-5 feet.
What is the flowering period of Chromolaena bangii?
Chromolaena bangii typically flowers from late spring to early fall.
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,