Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 283 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089222
Common Names
- Chromolaena sinuata
- Siam Weed
- Devil Weed
Description
Chromolaena sinuata (also called 'Giant Ragweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a single stem with large, alternate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in disturbed areas and open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena sinuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is a great addition to any garden. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chromolaena sinuata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena sinuata is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Chromolaena sinuata
Chromolaena sinuata is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in the wild in Jamaica, Cuba, and Honduras.
Chromolaena sinuata FAQ
What are the common names of Chromolaena sinuata?
Common names of Chromolaena sinuata include trifoliate Siamweed, trifoliate bitterbush, and trifoliate burweed.
What is the growth habit of Chromolaena sinuata?
Chromolaena sinuata is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide.
What is the native range of Chromolaena sinuata?
Chromolaena sinuata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
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,