Chromolaena odorata has long been referred to as eupatorium odoratum. Eupatorieae, commonly called chromolaena, is a sprawling shrub that has become one of the worst invasive terrestrial weeds in the humid tropics and subtropics of the old world figure 1. Chromolaena odorata siam weed is widely spread throughout the tropics and is subjected to series of processes to determine its acceptability in the animal feed industry for poultry and livestock. Hagonoy, chromolaena odorata, devil weed, fei ji cao. Distribution, ecology and management of chromolaena odorata. Bitter bush, jack in the bush, chromolaena, siam weed, triffid weed spanish. Gautier 54 the use of chromolaena odorata as fallow in a semlpermanentcropping system ln southwest cote divoire. Chromolaena odorata is present in the majority of countries in the humid tropics and subtropics of the old world fig. Chromolaena odorata is popularly uses for traditional wound healing. Eupatorieae is an invasive perennial weedy scrambling shrub of neotropical origin, widely acknowledged as a major economic and ecological burden to many tropical and subtropical regions of the world including. How chromolaena odorata is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. During the outbreak this fatal disease, endemic to parts of central and west africa, rapidly spread from guinea, sierra leone, and liberia to other countries in the region such as nigeria, mali and. It has been introduced to tropical asia, west africa, and parts of australia. Survey and control of devil weed chromolaena odorata in the.
Dpph radical scavenging activity of chromolaena odorata co leaves conclusion in conclusion, this study provides a scientific basis for further testing and characterization of the medicinal properties of individual compounds from chromolaena odorata leaves. Chromolaena odorata is regarded as an environmental weed in many parts of the world. It is anticipated that the gall fly will continue to spread and reduce the impact of chromolaena in png. It eventually becomes more shrublike, producing long, rambling stems that can be 7 metres or more long. Chromolaena odorata is commonly known as siam weed which belongs to sunflower family asteraceae.
Chromolaena odorata lady bird johnson wildflower center. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Chromolaena odorata an overview sciencedirect topics. Introduction affects agricultural production, particularly small chromolaena odorata l. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in pavonia. Phytochemical analysis, mineral composition and in vitro. It has been utilized in the traditional medicinal systems for its curative properties for centuries. Isolation and identification of two antibacterial agents. The chromolaena odorata can also be used as the medicine for chromolaena odorata. Furthermore, it has also been shown to possess anticancer, antidiabetic, antihepatotoxic, antiinflammatory. It was transferred to the genus chromolaena by king and robinson 1970, and although this conception of the tribe eupatorieae has met some disagreement among botanists, the new binomial of chromolaenaodorata l.
It is known to have originated from south and central america but now. It has been nominated as among 100 of the worlds worst invaders by the iucn invasive species specialist group and it has been listed as a noxious weed in south africa prohibited plants that must be controlled. Chromolaena odorata l king and robinson belongs to the family asteraceae and is known locally in nigeria through many common names as awolowo, siam weed, elizabeth weed, obirakara, olorohuru and independence weed 1. Chromolaena odorata is a deciduous subshrub in north america.
The result is a score of 34 and a recommendation of. Chromolaena odorata is a scrambling perennial shrub, with straight, pithy, brittle stems which branch readily, bear threeveined, ovatetriangular leaves placed oppositely, and. Chromolaena odorata, originating from south and central america, is a bushy shrub invasive in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Names of pavonia in various languages of the world are also given. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Table of contents table des matieres preface vil preface viii the status of chromoaena odorata l. The arrowheadshaped leaves are 612 cm in length and 37 cm in width, with three veins in a pitchfork appearance. It is represented by tribes, 84 genera and over 240 species19. Antimirobial effects of chromolaena odorata on some human. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Its small flowerheads about 3 mm across are pale pink or mauve in colour and are borne in dense clusters at the tips of the branches. Chromolaena odorata siamweed this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Weed management guide siam weed or chromolaena chromolaena.
Plants profile for chromolaena odorata jack in the bush. Oisc tracks its survey and control efforts in microsoft access and arcgis databases. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in chromolaena odorata. Isolation and identification of two antibacterial agents from. Oisc chromolaena odorata work effort in kahuku training area. Chromolaena odorata herb uses, benefits, cures, side. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. It is an herbaceous perennial forms dense tangled bush up to 2 min in height. It uses this data to plan field operations and report on progress. Antidiabetic and anticataract effects of chromolaena. Chloromolaena odorata was screened for its phytochemical properties and pharmacological activities. In this study, we examined the molecular mechanisms by which siam weed extract swe affected hemostatic and wound healing activities.
Hemostatic and wound healing properties of chromolaena. Compositae, also known as christmas bush, bitter bush, siam weed, and baby tea english. Chromolaena odorata forms dense stands preventing establishment of other species, both due to competition and allelopathic effects. Chromolaena belongs to the family asteraceae of the magnoliopsida. It is used in nigerian traditional medicinal practices to treat various ailments of microbial. The efficiency of healing wounds come from the antioxidant property of the drug or plant which enhances conserving the. Eupatorieae is an invasive perennial weedy scrambling shrub of neotropical origin, widely acknowledged as a major economic and ecological burden to many tropical and subtropical regions of the world including nigeria. It refers to the colored phyllaries of some species. The title plant has been reported to contain alkaloids, saponins, tannins, phlobatannins, anthraquinones, steroids, terpenoids, flavonoids and cardiac glycosides afolabi et al. It has been introduced into the tropical regions of asia, africa and the pacific, where it is an invasive weed. But, none of them have provided any significant success.
Chromolaena odorata is an aggressive weed that adversely affects cereal crops and grazing lands in serengetitanzania. Also known as siam weed, it forms dense stands that prevent the establishment of other plant species. Status of biological control of the siam weed chromolaena odorata l. Chromolaena odorata is a tropical and subtropical species of flowering shrub in the sunflower family. Jan 09, 20 the chemical composition and medicinal uses of chromolaena odorata extract have been reported widely.
Pavonia herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients. It occasionally reaches its maximum height of 6 m as climber on other vegetation. Robinson, is a neotropical asteraceae considered to be one of the most aggressive invasive plants in tropical and. In particular, the several parts of this herb have been used to treat wounds, burns, and skin infections. Members of the genus are native to the americas, from the southern united states to south america. Successful biological control of chromolaena odorata by. Methods study species chromolaena odorata originates from south and central america and. Not only that it can decrease the cholesterol level, the chromolaena odorata leaves are also capable to decrease your blood pressure. Siam weed or chromolaena chromolaena odorata current potential siam weed or chromolaena chromolaena odorata siam weed or chromolaena chromolaena odorata the problem siam weed is on the alert list for environmental weeds, a list of 28 nonnative plants that threaten biodiversity and cause other environmental damage. The paired of branches grow freely through the main stem. Chromolaena odorata is a fastgrowing perennial shrub, native to south america and central america. Quantitative phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial. Chromolaena in the germplasm resources information network grin, u.
Chromolaena odorata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Asteraceae synonyms as eupatorium odoratum is a traditional medicinal plant that is widely used for its wound healing property. King and robinson siam weed extract has been used to stop bleeding and in wound healing in many tropical countries. Chromolaena is a genus of about 165 species of perennials and shrubs in the family asteraceae. It is native to north america, from florida and texasto mexico and the caribbean, and has been introduced to tropical asia, west africa, and parts of australia. Benefits of chromolaena odorata leaves however, as the time goes by, people began to know chemical medicines and doctors. Biological control of hagonoy philippine coconut authority. It is used against dysentery, diarrhea, malaria, wound healing, headache and toothache in traditional medicine. Eupatorium chromolaena odorata, native to subtropical and tropical america is considered an obnoxious and rapidly spreading weed in many parts of the world and was reported to be introduced to india in the 1840s mc fadyen, 1989. Guam in 1985, four international workshops on the biological control of c. The effect of chromolaena odorata siam weed on the. The chromolaena odorata then started to get abandoned and considered as. Distribution, ecology and management of chromolaena.
The plant was popularized by its effective wound healing property. Chromolaena odorata or siam weed is regarded as one of the most harmful weeds present on earth. A conversation with dr arne witt the recent outbreak of ebola virus disease in west africa made headline news around the world. Location acres surveyed mature plants treated immature plants treated total plants treated effort hours kta subunits 3, 4, 7, 8, 10 767 316 1,533 1,849 1,449 figure 1. Many efforts are being made for the control of this weed. Survey and control of devil weed chromolaena odorata in. List of various diseases cured by chromolaena odorata. The chemical composition and medicinal uses of chromolaena odorata extract have been reported widely. King and robinson asteraceae chromolaena is a woody shrub native.
Reducing power ability of chromolaena odorata leaves figure 2. One species, chromolaena odorata, has been introduced to many parts of the world where it is considered a weed. Robinson on pohnpei, federated states of micronesia. Siam weed chromolaena odorata is a large upright, terrestrial plant 1. Until the early 1970s, chromolaena was known as eupatorium odoratum l. It is native to the americas, from florida and texas in the united states south through mexico and the caribbean to south america. A risk assessment of chromolaena odorata for the pacific region was prepared by pacific island ecosystems at risk pier using the australian risk assessment system pheloung, 1995. Chromolaena odorata l asteraceae is a bad invasive plant, found in the humid tropics and subtropics worldwide. Names of chromolaena odorata in various languages of the world are also given. Robinson, is a neotropical asteraceae considered to be one of the most aggressive invasive plants in tropical and subtropical areas. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Biological control of chromolaena odoratain kerala india.
Total mixture used per day per plant was 5 in order to 0 kg. Paper open access description of chromolaena odorata l. The antimicrobial properties have made it a popular choice. Chromolaena odorata, commonly called siam weed18 or awolowo weed in nigeria is a member of the family compositae asteraceae, which is a very large cosmopolitan family. Hagonoy, chromolaena odorata, devil weed, fei ji cao herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of philippine medicinal plants by dr godofredo umali stuart with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and research studies. Mar 31, 2018 benefits of chromolaena odorata leaves however, as the time goes by, people began to know chemical medicines and doctors. It was recognized as the most problematic weed in coconut plantations in sri lanka as early as 1944, and became a problem in rubber, palm oil, tea, coffee, cashew, teak and other plantation crops in asia 4. Siam weed,bitter your kokua is needed to prevent its spread and bush, devil weed, rey del todo and others protect people and our native plants and animals. However, its detailed mechanisms have not been elucidated. Chromolaena odorata is a species of flowering shrub in the sunflower family, asteraceae. How pavonia is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. It is now well established in northeastern and southern states particularly in assam, west bengal, orissa.
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