Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
18693

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 63: 5 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018022

Common Names

  • Opposite-leaved Ageratina
  • Opposite-leaved Snakeroot
  • Opposite-leaved Eupatorium

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Synonyms

  • Haplopappus oppositifolius S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Eupatorium mygindaefolium A.Gray [unknown]
  • Bigelowia oppositifolia A.Gray [unknown]
  • Aster oppositifolius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ageratina mygindaefolia (A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina oppositifolia (also called White Snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to North America and is found in moist woodlands and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina oppositifolia, also known as white snakeroot, is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and muscle pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping for its attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina oppositifolia has small white flowers, each with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina oppositifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in the spring. The seed should be sown in a flat in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ageratina oppositifolia

Ageratina oppositifolia can be found in the mountains of Central Europe.

Ageratina oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina oppositifolia?

Ageratina oppositifolia

What is the common name of Ageratina oppositifolia?

Opposite-leaved Snakeroot

What is the optimal soil type for Ageratina oppositifolia?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-117434: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.