Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cryptantha
ID:
130453

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 230 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129782

Common Names

  • Chromolaena cryptantha
  • Cryptantha Chromolaena
  • Cryptantha

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium cryptanthum Baker [unknown]

Description

Chromolaena cryptantha (also called Cryptic Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It typically grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena cryptantha is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. The wood is used to make furniture and tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chromolaena cryptantha has yellow flowers with a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena cryptantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Chromolaena cryptantha

Chromolaena cryptantha can be found in the dry regions of Mexico and Central America.

Chromolaena cryptantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena cryptantha?

Chromolaena cryptantha

What is the common name of Chromolaena cryptantha?

Cryptic Chromolaena

What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena cryptantha?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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-9071: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
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.