Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 206 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137978
Common Names
- Stachyophylla Chromolaena
- Chromolaena Stachyophylla
- Stachyophylla
Synonyms
- Eupatorium scaberrimum Walp. [unknown]
- Eupatorium stachyophyllum Spreng. [unknown]
- Eupatorium subalternifolium DC. [unknown]
- Eupatorium claussenii Gardner [unknown]
- Chromolaena alternifolia Gardner [unknown]
- Eupatorium pulchrum Gardner [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena stachyophylla (also called Stiff Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena stachyophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena stachyophylla is white, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena stachyophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Chromolaena stachyophylla
Chromolaena stachyophylla can be found in the tropical forests of South America, including the Amazon, Andes, and Atlantic Forest.
Chromolaena stachyophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena stachyophylla?
Chromolaena stachyophylla
What is the common name of Chromolaena stachyophylla?
Stachyophyllous Chromolaena
What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena stachyophylla?
Chromolaena stachyophylla is found in tropical and subtropical areas of Central and South America.
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,