Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
propinqua
ID:
96292

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 101(4): 957 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095621



Common Names

  • Chrysolaena
  • Silverbush
  • Silverleaf


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia lepidifera Chodat [unknown]
  • Chrysolaena propinqua propinqua [unknown]
  • Vernonia lepidifera lepidifera [unknown]
  • Vernonia propinqua Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Chrysolaena propinqua (also called 'Purple Bush', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has purple leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysolaena propinqua is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used in salads and as a vegetable. It also has medicinal properties, and is used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chrysolaena propinqua var. canescens (Chodat) Dematt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chrysolaena propinqua are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysolaena propinqua is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is relatively low maintenance and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Chrysolaena propinqua

Chrysolaena propinqua is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Chrysolaena propinqua FAQ

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Asteraceae

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-5180: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.