Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 201 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045152
Common Names
- Chromolaena haughtii
- Haught's Chromolaena
- Chromolaena
Synonyms
- Eupatorium haughtii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena haughtii (also called Haught's Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It is typically found in moist, open areas such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed sites. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena haughtii has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena haughtii is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is an achene, which is small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena haughtii is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Chromolaena haughtii
Chromolaena haughtii is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Chromolaena haughtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena haughtii?
Chromolaena haughtii
What is the common name of Chromolaena haughtii?
Haught's Chromolaena
What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena haughtii?
It is native to tropical America and is found in moist, open woodland and grassland.
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,