Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 200 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114347
Common Names
- Chromolaena Christieana
- Christie's Siamweed
- Christie's Chromolaena
Synonyms
- Eupatorium christieanum christieanum [unknown]
- Eupatorium laevigatulum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Eupatorium christieanum Baker [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena christieana (also called Christie's chromolaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has a thick, woody stem and lanceolate leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena christieana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena christieana is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena christieana is a hardy, evergreen shrub that prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be kept moist until they are rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Chromolaena christieana
Chromolaena christieana is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti.
Chromolaena christieana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena christieana?
Chromolaena christieana
What type of plant is Chromolaena christieana?
A flowering plant
Where is Chromolaena christieana native to?
Central and South America
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,