Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
39366

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49(1): 4 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038695

Common Names

  • Chromolaena Ferruginea
  • Ferruginous Chromolaena
  • Chromolaena

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium charpinii Cabrera [unknown]
  • Eupatorium ferrugineum ferrugineum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium ferrugineum ferrugineum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium ferrugineum Gardner [illegitimate]
  • Eupatorium ferrugineum parvifolium Hassl. [unknown]
  • Osmia ferruginea Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Chromolaena ferruginea (also called Rusty-Leaved Chromolaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands, rocky places and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Chromolaena ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chromolaena ferruginea is white and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chromolaena ferruginea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Chromolaena ferruginea

Chromolaena ferruginea can be found in Central and South America.

Chromolaena ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chromolaena ferruginea?

Chromolaena ferruginea

What is the common name of Chromolaena ferruginea?

Rusty Chromolaena

What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena ferruginea?

Chromolaena ferruginea is found in dry, rocky areas in the Caribbean

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

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.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908537-1: Based on the initial data import