| Chromolaena | |
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| Chromolaena odorata, considered a weed in many parts of the world | |
Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Subfamily: | Asteroideae |
| Tribe: | Eupatorieae |
| Genus: | Chromolaena DC.[1] |
Chromolaena is a genus of about 165 species ofperennials andshrubs in the familyAsteraceae. The name is derived from theGreek wordsχρῶμα (khrôma), meaning "color", andχλαῑνα (khlaīna) orλαῑνα (laīna) meaning "cloak". It refers to the coloredphyllaries of some species.[2] Members of the genus are native to theAmericas, from thesouthern United States toSouth America (especiallyBrazil).[2] One species,Chromolaena odorata, has beenintroduced to many parts of the world where it is considered aweed.[3]
The plants of this genus were earlier taxonomically classified under the genusEupatorium, but are now considered to be more closely related to other genera in the tribeEupatorieae.[4]
As of September, 2025, there were 163accepted Chromolaena species.[5]
Here is a sample of those species:
In Australia some species are called "triffid weed"[7]
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