Chromolaena odorata

More commonly known as Laos weed, this plant was introduced to Africa in 1937 as a cover crop and it has now spread throughout West Africa, particularly in deforested areas. From 2 to 4 metres high, it grows quickly almost anywhere, spread by its numerous seeds. In Cameroon, it is known as the suffocating plant because of its tendency to force out other plants.More commonly known as Laos weed, this plant was introduced to Africa in 1937 as a cover crop and it has now spread throughout West Africa, particularly in deforested areas. From 2 to 4 metres high, it grows quickly almost anywhere, spread by its..