Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asclepiadea
ID:
136348

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60(1): 80. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135677



Common Names

  • Ageratina Asclepiadea
  • Asclepiadea Ageratina
  • Ageratina Asclepiadea L.


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Synonyms

  • Ageratina humboldtii (Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium coperense Hieron. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium pomaderrifolium Benth. [unknown]
  • Ageratina pomaderrifolia (Benth.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium humboldtii Hieron. [unknown]
  • Mikania angustifolia Kunth [unknown]

Description

Ageratina asclepiadea (also called Asclepias ageratina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina asclepiadea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina asclepiadea is a white disc floret. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina asclepiadea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Ageratina asclepiadea

Ageratina asclepiadea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Ageratina asclepiadea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina asclepiadea?

Ageratina asclepiadea

What is the common name of Ageratina asclepiadea?

Asclepiadean ageratina

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina asclepiadea?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides in the Caucasus region

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-96415: 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 Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.