Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
odorata
ID:
68155

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 204. 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067484



Common Names

  • Tropical sage
  • Siam weed
  • Devil's-breath


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Description

Chromolaena odorata (also called Siam weed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to tropical America, and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places. The plant has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate and toothed. Its flower heads are white and have a diameter of 2–3 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena odorata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chromolaena odorata is a small white daisy-like flower with yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena odorata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. For cultivation, it prefers full sun and moist soil. It is a low-maintenance plant and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Chromolaena odorata

Chromolaena odorata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Chromolaena odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena odorata?

Chromolaena odorata

What is the common name of Chromolaena odorata?

Odorata

What is the family of Chromolaena odorata?

Asteraceae

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-24352: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
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.