Chrysolaena cognata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cognata
ID:
56159
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) Dematt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 44(1-2): 157 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055488
Common Names
- Cognata Chrysolaena
- Cognata Violetbush
- Cognata Violetwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chrysolaena cognata (also called Cognate Chrysolaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist soils and is found in meadows, prairies, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chrysolaena cognata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrysolaena cognata has yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chrysolaena cognata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chrysolaena cognata
Chrysolaena cognata is native to Mexico and Central America.
Chrysolaena cognata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrysolaena cognata?
Chrysolaena cognata
What is the common name of Chrysolaena cognata?
Cognate Chrysolaena
What is the family of Chrysolaena cognata?
Asteraceae
Species in the Chrysolaena genus
Chrysolaena oligophylla, Chrysolaena verbascifolia, Chrysolaena desertorum, Chrysolaena guaranitica, Chrysolaena flexuosa, Chrysolaena lithospermifolia, Chrysolaena simplex, Chrysolaena nicolackii, Chrysolaena obovata, Chrysolaena sceptrum, Chrysolaena campestris, Chrysolaena dusenii, Chrysolaena cristobaliana, Chrysolaena cognata, Chrysolaena propinqua, Chrysolaena platensis, Chrysolaena cordifolia, Chrysolaena candelabrum,
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-154123: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Massimiliano Dematteis (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dematt.' in the authors string.