Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiocarpa
ID:
4171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) D.Gage ex B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Phytologia Mem. 11(1): 32 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003500

Common Names

  • Ageratina leiocarpa
  • White Snakeroot
  • Leiocarpa Ageratina

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium areolare leiocarpum B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina leiocarpa (also called Smooth Snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina leiocarpa 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, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina leiocarpa is a white-green disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina leiocarpa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ageratina leiocarpa

Ageratina leiocarpa is native to Central America and Mexico.

Ageratina leiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina leiocarpa?

Ageratina leiocarpa

What is the common name of Ageratina leiocarpa?

Smooth white snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina leiocarpa?

Woodlands and prairies in North America

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-103380: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
D. Gage: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Gage' in the authors string.