Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
columbiana
ID:
90334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Heering) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 200 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089663

Common Names

  • Chromolaena
  • Christmas Bush
  • Wild Sage

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium columbianum columbianum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium columbianum Heering [unknown]

Description

Chromolaena columbiana (also called Colombian Ageratum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, pastures, and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena columbiana is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and white daisy-like flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chromolaena columbiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena columbiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until established.

Where to Find Chromolaena columbiana

Chromolaena columbiana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Chromolaena columbiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena columbiana?

Chromolaena columbiana

What is the common name of Chromolaena columbiana?

Columbian chromolaena

What is the habitat of Chromolaena columbiana?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45970: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Heering (1876-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heering' in the authors string.