Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
liebmannii
ID:
40736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Klatt) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 223 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040065

Common Names

  • White Snakeroot
  • White Sanicle
  • Liebmann's Ageratina

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium rugosum Schrad. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium pseudo-hirsutum Hieron. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium liebmannii Sch.Bip. ex Klatt [unknown]
  • Eupatorium hirsutum DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium schraderi DC. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina liebmannii (also called white snakeroot, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina liebmannii has been used as a source of firewood and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina liebmannii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina liebmannii is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn from non-flowering shoots. The cuttings should be rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Ageratina liebmannii

Ageratina liebmannii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.

Ageratina liebmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina liebmannii?

Ageratina liebmannii

What is the common name of Ageratina liebmannii?

White Snakeroot

What is the family of Ageratina liebmannii?

Asteraceae

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-138750: 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.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.