Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 206 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095096
Common Names
- Chromolaena
- Tropical Sage
- Arrowleaf Sage
Synonyms
- Eupatorium sagittiferum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena sagittifera (also called Arrowleaf Sida, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and arrow-shaped leaves. It grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and agricultural fields.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena sagittifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of firewood and for medicinal purposes. The plant is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena sagittifera is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena sagittifera is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of about 30 cm. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Chromolaena sagittifera
Chromolaena sagittifera is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as prairies, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Chromolaena sagittifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena sagittifera?
Chromolaena sagittifera
What is the common name of Chromolaena sagittifera?
Sagittifera
What is the family of Chromolaena sagittifera?
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,