Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
congesta
ID:
35825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 200 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035154



Common Names

  • Chromolaena congesta
  • Congested Chromolaena
  • Congested Siamweed


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Synonyms

  • Osmia tozziifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium tozziaefolium DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium tozziaefolium tozziaefolium [unknown]
  • Eupatorium bracteatum bracteatum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium congestum Hook. & Am. [deprecated]
  • Eupatorium paucidentatum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium congestum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium tozziifolium bracteatum (Hook. & Arn.) Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium bracteatum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Chromolaena congesta (also called Congested Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chromolaena congesta has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena congesta is a perennial herb that can reach up to 60 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Chromolaena congesta

Chromolaena congesta is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Chromolaena congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena congesta?

Chromolaena congesta

What is the common name of Chromolaena congesta?

Lantana

What type of plant is Chromolaena congesta?

Shrub

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-13400: 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.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.