Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zapalinama
ID:
15512

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71: 312, fig. 1 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014841

Common Names

  • Ageratina Zapalinama
  • Zapalinam Snakeroot
  • Zapalinam White Snakeroot

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Description

Ageratina zapalinama (also called Zapalinamé Snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has small white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina zapalinama is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has many non-medical uses, such as providing a habitat for wildlife, providing erosion control, and being used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina zapalinama has white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have lance-shaped leaves that are covered in short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina zapalinama is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but this is a slow process. It is also susceptible to powdery mildew and other fungal diseases.

Where to Find Ageratina zapalinama

Ageratina zapalinama is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Chiapas.

Ageratina zapalinama FAQ

What are the common names of Ageratina zapalinama?

Ageratina zapalinama is commonly known as Zapalinamé Snakeroot.

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina zapalinama?

Ageratina zapalinama is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and grassland habitats.

What are the characteristics of Ageratina zapalinama?

Ageratina zapalinama is a perennial herb with white flowers and small, round fruits. It grows to a height of 1-3 feet and has a spreading habit.

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-114355: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.