Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chazaroana
ID:
2946

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 115 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002275

Common Names

  • Ageratina chazaroana
  • Chazaro's Snakeroot
  • Chazaro's Ageratina

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Description

Ageratina chazaroana (also called Chazaro's snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are ovate and have a white-woolly underside. The flowers are white and have a yellow center. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina chazaroana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. The flowers are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. The leaves can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina chazaroana has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina chazaroana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ageratina chazaroana

Ageratina chazaroana is found in Mexico and Central America.

Ageratina chazaroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina chazaroana?

Ageratina chazaroana

What is the common name of Ageratina chazaroana?

Chazaro's Snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina chazaroana?

Grasslands, woodlands, and open forests

What is the flowering period of Ageratina chazaroana?

Summer

What is the growth habit of Ageratina chazaroana?

Upright, clump-forming perennial

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-102184: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.