species 23,575 observations
Siam Weed
Chromolaena odorata
Field notes
Supports All
118
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Rounded Metalmark, Dichomeris delotella, Yellow-winged Pareuchaetes Moth
3
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Chromolaena Leaf-mining Fly
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Northern Cardinal
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Fiery Skipper, Queen, Julia Heliconian
113
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.