Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Baker) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 205 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089515
Common Names
- Perforate Chromolaena
- Perforated Chromolaena
- Perforated Ironweed
Synonyms
- Osmia perforata Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
- Eupatorium perforatum Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena perforata (also called Perforated Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has white flowers and is native to Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena perforata is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory issues. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chromolaena perforata has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena perforata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Chromolaena perforata
Chromolaena perforata is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Chromolaena perforata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena perforata?
Chromolaena perforata is native to the Caribbean region.
What is the growth habit of Chromolaena perforata?
Chromolaena perforata is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What are the flowers of Chromolaena perforata like?
The flowers of Chromolaena perforata are white, with five petals.
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,