Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austin-smithii
ID:
1834

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 494 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001163

Common Names

  • Ageratina austin-smithii
  • Austin-Smith's Snakeroot
  • Austin's Snakeroot

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Description

Ageratina austin-smithii (also called Austin-Smith's Mistflower, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina austin-smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina austin-smithii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina austin-smithii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ageratina austin-smithii

Ageratina austin-smithii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Ageratina austin-smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina austin-smithii?

Ageratina austin-smithii

What is the common name of Ageratina austin-smithii?

Austin-smithii Ageratina

What is the family of Ageratina austin-smithii?

Asteraceae

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-101105: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.