Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissima
ID:
80794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 212 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080123



Common Names

  • White Snakeroot
  • White Sanicle
  • Highland Ageratina


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Synonyms

  • Ageratum altissimum L. [unknown]
  • Batschia nivea Moench [unknown]
  • Eupatorium frasieri Poir. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium urticifolium urticifolium [unknown]
  • Eupatorium aboriginum Greene [unknown]
  • Eupatorium rugosum Houtt. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium urticifolium angustatum (A.Gray) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium boreale Greene [unknown]
  • Kyrstenia aboriginum Greene [unknown]
  • Eupatorium frasieri Poiret [deprecated]
  • Kyrstenia borealis Greene [unknown]
  • Kyrstenia altissima Greene [unknown]
  • Eupatorium altissimum (L.) L. [illegitimate]
  • Eupatorium rugosum rugosum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium urticifolium Reichard [unknown]
  • Eupatorium rugosum tomentellum (B.L.Rob.) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Eupatorium rugosum villicaule (Fernald) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Ageratina ageratoides Spach [unknown]
  • Eupatorium rugosum chlorolepis Fernald [unknown]
  • Eupatorium urticifolium trifolium Farw. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium urticifolium tomentellum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium urticifolium villicaule Fernald [unknown]
  • Ageratina altissima altissima [unknown]
  • Eupatorium urticifolium urticifolium [unknown]
  • Eupatorium ageratoides angustatum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eupatorium rugosum rugosum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium eurybiaefolium Greene [unknown]
  • Eupatorium urticifolium verticillatum Vict. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium odoratum Walter [illegitimate]

Description

Ageratina altissima (also called 'White Snakeroot', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist forests, meadows, and wetland edges.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina altissima is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ageratina altissima var. angustata (A.Gray) Clewell & Wooten

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina altissima has small white flowers in clusters. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina altissima can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ageratina altissima

Ageratina altissima is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, disturbed areas.

Ageratina altissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina altissima?

Ageratina altissima

What is the common name of Ageratina altissima?

White snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina altissima?

It is native to eastern and central 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-36689: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
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.