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wavyleaf thoroughwort

Scientific Name: Chromolaena sinuata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Chromolaena sinuata: Wavyleaf Thoroughwort

Chromolaena sinuata, commonly known as wavyleaf thoroughwort, is a Caribbean species of flowering shrub belonging to the sunflower family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chromolaena sinuata (Lam.) R.M. King & H. Rob.
  • Common Name: Wavyleaf thoroughwort
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Eupatorium sinuatum Lam.
    • Osmia sinuata (Lam.) Britton & P. Wilson

Distribution and Habitat

  • Chromolaena sinuata is found in the Caribbean, specifically on the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Chromolaena sinuata is classified as a subshrub or shrub.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Related Species

  • Cape Sable Thoroughwort (Chromolaena geraniifolia)
  • Mona Island Thoroughwort (Chromolaena oteroi)
  • Chromolaena squalida
  • Bigelow's Thoroughwort (Chromolaena bigelovii)
  • Limestone Thoroughwort (Chromolaena borinquensis)
  • Caribbean Thoroughwort (Chromolaena frustrata)

Further Resources

  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chromolaena sinuata.
  • USDA: Mentions Chromolaena sinuata.
  • Garden Guides: Provides information on plants commonly known as Thoroughwort.