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Caribbean thoroughwort
Scientific Name: Chromolaena corymbosa
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Caribbean Thoroughwort
This page provides information about the Caribbean Thoroughwort and related species.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Chromolaena corymbosa (Aubl.) R.M. King & H. Rob.
- Common Name: Caribbean Thoroughwort
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Asteraceae (also referred to as Compositae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Eupatorium corymbosum Aubl.
- Osmia corymbosa (Aubl.) Britton & P. Wilson
Distribution
- Present in the Caribbean region.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Subshrub, Shrub
- Duration: Perennial
Related Species
- Cape Sable Thoroughwort (Chromolaena frustrata)
- Cape Sable Thoroughwort (Chromolaena geraniifolia)
- Limestone Thoroughwort (Chromolaena borinquensis)
- Bigelow's Thoroughwort (Chromolaena bigelovii)
- Florida Shrub Thoroughwort (Koanophyllon villosum) - Previously included with a larger genus.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information available.
- Garden Guides: Plant information, identification information, uses, and gardening tips.
- Floristic Inventory of the Bahama Archipelago Database Online