Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
obovata
ID:
47582

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Dematt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 44(1-2): 142 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046911



Common Names

  • Chrysolaena
  • Obovata
  • Chrysolaena obovata


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia herbacea (Vell.) Rusby [unknown]
  • Vernonia densevillosa Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia obovata (Less.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia chrysophylla Gardner [unknown]
  • Vernonia obovata obovata [unknown]
  • Chrysocoma herbacea Vell. [unknown]
  • Vernonia paucifolia Rusby [unknown]
  • Vernonia obovata Less. [unknown]
  • Vernonia obovata angustior (DC.) Baker in Mart. [unknown]
  • Vernonia densevillosa densevillosa [unknown]
  • Chrysolaena herbacea (Vell.) H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Chrysolaena obovata (also called Chrysolaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysolaena obovata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a tea that can be used to treat skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysolaena obovata is yellow with a single head and a diameter of about 1 inch. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysolaena obovata is an annual plant that is easily grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds directly into the soil in the spring. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow. It can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Chrysolaena obovata

Chrysolaena obovata is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Chrysolaena obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysolaena obovata?

Chrysolaena obovata

What is the common name of Chrysolaena obovata?

Oval-leaved Chrysolaena

What is the natural habitat of Chrysolaena obovata?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed sites in the southern United States.

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-145370: 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.