Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acevedoana
ID:
6219

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 75(5): 402 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005548

Common Names

  • Ageratina acevedoana
  • Acevedoana Ageratina
  • Acevedoana White Snakeroot

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Description

Ageratina acevedoana (also called Acevedo's Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in open, sunny areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina acevedoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina acevedoana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina acevedoana is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Ageratina acevedoana

Ageratina acevedoana can be found in Central and South America.

Ageratina acevedoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina acevedoana?

Ageratina acevedoana

What are the common names of Ageratina acevedoana?

Acevedo's snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina acevedoana?

Dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides

Species in the Ageratina genus

Ageratina reticulifera, Ageratina austin-smithii, Ageratina intibucensis, Ageratina chazaroana, Ageratina dorrii, Ageratina josepaneroi, Ageratina leiocarpa, Ageratina cylindrica, Ageratina jucunda, Ageratina chiriquensis, Ageratina acevedoana, Ageratina occidentalis, Ageratina zunilana, Ageratina carmonis, Ageratina astellera, Ageratina schaffneri, Ageratina nesomii, Ageratina standleyi, Ageratina vacciniaefolia, Ageratina baccharoides, Ageratina hyssopina, Ageratina guatemalensis, Ageratina robinsoniana, Ageratina sodiroi, Ageratina subcordata, Ageratina irrasa, Ageratina enixa, Ageratina sundbergii, Ageratina aromatica, Ageratina subglabra, Ageratina tristis, Ageratina jocotepecana, Ageratina diversipila, Ageratina lucida, Ageratina viejoana, Ageratina flaviseta, Ageratina grashoffii, Ageratina fleischmannioides, Ageratina macvaughii, Ageratina microcarpum, Ageratina zapalinama, Ageratina collodes, Ageratina haageana, Ageratina hidalgensis, Ageratina barclayae, Ageratina cremasta, Ageratina kupperi, Ageratina areolaris, Ageratina macbridei, Ageratina oppositifolia,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-105340: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.