Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20(3): 207 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041049
Common Names
- Thurn's Chromolaena
- Thurn's Chromolaena
- Thurn's Chromolaena
Synonyms
- Eupatorium thurnii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Chromolaena thurnii (also called Thurn's Chromolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and ovate leaves. It is native to South America, and typically found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolaena thurnii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chromolaena thurnii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolaena thurnii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. Take cuttings from the current season’s growth and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted. Chromolaena thurnii prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Chromolaena thurnii
Chromolaena thurnii is native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. It can be found in moist, tropical forests.
Chromolaena thurnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolaena thurnii?
Chromolaena thurnii
What is the common name of Chromolaena thurnii?
Thurn's Chromolaena
What is the natural habitat of Chromolaena thurnii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,