Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
22823

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 22: 419 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022152



Common Names

  • Small-leaved Agerate
  • Small-leaved Ageratina
  • Small-leaved Ageratina


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Synonyms

  • Ageratum microphyllum Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Decachaeta seemannii Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ageratella microphylla microphylla [unknown]
  • Ageratella microphylla seemannii A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Ageratella microphylla (also called Small-leaved Ageratum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in open, dry habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratella microphylla is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ageratella microphylla var. palmeri A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratella microphylla is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and lanky.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratella microphylla is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is also possible to propagate it by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Ageratella microphylla

Ageratella microphylla can be found in dry, open areas in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Ageratella microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratella microphylla?

Ageratella microphylla

What is the common name of Ageratella microphylla?

Small-leaved Ageratum

What is the growth habit of Ageratella microphylla?

Ageratella microphylla is an erect, clump-forming perennial

Species in the Ageratella genus

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

IPNI record: 6804-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001421966
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:6804-2: Based on the initial data import