Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 202 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059573
Common Names
- Latisquamulosa Chromolaena
- Latisquamulosa Siamweed
- Latisquamulosa Tridax
Description
Chromolaena latisquamulosa (also called Broad-scaled Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded form and can reach up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. It is found in montane forests and shrublands, usually between 2,000 and 3,000 m above sea level.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena latisquamulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chromolaena latisquamulosa has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf and a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena latisquamulosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Chromolaena latisquamulosa
Chromolaena latisquamulosa is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.
Chromolaena latisquamulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena latisquamulosa?
Chromolaena latisquamulosa
What is the common name of Chromolaena latisquamulosa?
Broad-leaved Chromolaena
What type of plant is Chromolaena latisquamulosa?
Perennial Herb
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,