Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 220 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123177
Common Names
- Ageratina Chachapoyasensis
- Chachapoyas Sneezeweed
- Chachapoyas Ageratina
Description
Ageratina chachapoyasensis (also called Chachapoyasensis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina chachapoyasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ageratina chachapoyasensis has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratina chachapoyasensis is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Ageratina chachapoyasensis
Ageratina chachapoyasensis is native to Peru. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas.
Ageratina chachapoyasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratina chachapoyasensis?
Ageratina chachapoyasensis
What is the common name of Ageratina chachapoyasensis?
Chachapoyas snakeroot
What is the natural habitat of Ageratina chachapoyasensis?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,