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Chromolaena

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Kingdom
  
Tribe
  
Higher classification
  
Daisy family

Order
  
Subfamily
  
Asteroideae

Scientific name
  
Chromolaena

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Chromolaena Factsheet Chromolaena odorata Chromolaena

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Chromolaena odorata, Daisy family, Mikania, Oxypetalum, Orthosia

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Chromolaena is a genus of about 165 species of perennials and shrubs in the aster family, Asteraceae. The name is derived from the Greek words χρῶμα (chroma), meaning "color," and λαινα (laina), meaning "cloak." It refers to the colored phyllaries of some species. Members of the genus are native to the Americas, from the southern United States to South America (especially Brazil). One species, Chromolaena odorata, has been introduced to many parts of the world where it is considered a weed.

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Chromolaena Factsheet Chromolaena odorata Chromolaena

The plants of this genus were earlier taxonomically classified under the genus Eupatorium, but are now considered to be more closely related to other genera in the tribe Eupatorieae.

Chromolaena Chromolaena odorata Images Useful Tropical Plants
Selected species
  • Chromolaena bigelovii (A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob. – Bigelow's Thoroughwort
  • Chromolaena borinquensis (Britt.) R.M.King & H.Rob. – Limestone Thoroughwort
  • Chromolaena corymbosa (Aubl.) R.M.King & H.Rob. – Caribbean Thoroughwort
  • Chromolaena frustrata (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob. – Cape Sable Thoroughwort
  • Chromolaena geraniifolia (Urb.) R.M.King & H.Rob. – Geraniumleaf Thoroughwort (Puerto Rico)
  • Chromolaena hirsuta (Hook. & Arn.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
  • Chromolaena impetiolaris (Griseb.) Nicolson
  • Chromolaena integrifolia (Bertero ex Spreng.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
  • Chromolaena ivifolia R.M.King & H.Rob. – Ivyleaf Thoroughwort
  • Chromolaena macrodon (DC.) Nicolson
  • Chromolaena misella (McVaugh) R.M.King & H.Rob.
  • Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob. – Jack in the Bush
  • Chromolaena oteroi (Monachino) R.M.King & H.Rob. – Mona Island Thoroughwort
  • Chromolaena sagittata (A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob.
  • Chromolaena sinuata (Lam.) R.M.King & H.Rob. – Wavyleaf Thoroughwort
  • Chromolaena squalida (DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
  • Chromolaena trigonocarpa (Griseb.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
  • Chromolaena xalapana B.L.Turner

  • Chromolaena Chromolaena odorata Asteraceae image 32723 at PhytoImagessiuedu


    In Australia some species are called "triffid weed"

    Group 9 chromolaena odorata


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    References

    Chromolaena Wikipedia