Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irrasa
ID:
10900

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 223 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010229

Common Names

  • Ageratina irrasa
  • Irrasa Ageratina
  • Irregular Ageratina

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium irrasum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium calaminthifolium irrasum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium irrasum (B.L.Rob.) H.Rob. [deprecated]

Description

Ageratina irrasa (also called Irregular Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina irrasa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina irrasa is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina irrasa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easily propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Ageratina irrasa

Ageratina irrasa is native to Central and South America and can be found in wet montane forests.

Ageratina irrasa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina irrasa?

Ageratina irrasa

What is the common name of Ageratina irrasa?

Irregular Ageratina

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina irrasa?

It is found in open grasslands and scrublands in South Africa.

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-109903: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.