Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 220 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068471
Common Names
- Ageratina campyloclada
- Rattlesnake Weed
- Rattlesnake Master
Description
Ageratina campyloclada (also called twisted snakeroot, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, spiny leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina campyloclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ageratina campyloclada is a white-yellow color, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin, with green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratina campyloclada is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until the new plants are established. Once established, it needs little maintenance.
Where to Find Ageratina campyloclada
Ageratina campyloclada is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is commonly found in the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Guerrero.
Ageratina campyloclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratina campyloclada?
Ageratina campyloclada
What is the natural habitat of Ageratina campyloclada?
It is native to Mexico.
What is the average height of Ageratina campyloclada?
It is typically around 1 meter tall.
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,