Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 222 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009697
Common Names
- Ageratina
- Hyssopina
- White Snakeroot
Synonyms
- Eupatorium hyssopinum A.Gray [unknown]
- Kyrstenia koelliaefolia (Greene) Greene [unknown]
- Eupatorium koelliaefolium Greene [unknown]
Description
Ageratina hyssopina (also called Hyssop Ageratina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina hyssopina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ageratina hyssopina has white flowers with a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratina hyssopina is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Ageratina hyssopina
Ageratina hyssopina is native to Mexico and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Ageratina hyssopina FAQ
What is Ageratina hyssopina's growth habit?
Ageratina hyssopina is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows in clumps.
What is the typical flowering period for Ageratina hyssopina?
Ageratina hyssopina typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
What is the typical height of Ageratina hyssopina?
Ageratina hyssopina typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm.
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,