Ageratina humochica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humochica
ID:
90288
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 89(2): 193 (-194; fig. 1) (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089617
Common Names
- Humochica Ageratina
- Humochica White Snakeroot
- Humochica Mistflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ageratina humochica (also called 'Humochica Ageratina', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in desert areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina humochica is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ageratina humochica has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ageratina humochica is a perennial shrub that is native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Ageratina humochica
Ageratina humochica is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.
Ageratina humochica FAQ
What type of plant is Ageratina humochica?
Ageratina humochica is a perennial herb.
Where does Ageratina humochica grow?
Ageratina humochica grows in Central America.
What are the care requirements for Ageratina humochica?
Ageratina humochica requires partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
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
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77084934-1: Based on the initial data import