Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contorta
ID:
67321

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.D.Adams) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 87 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066650



Common Names

  • Ageratina contorta
  • Contorted Ageratina
  • Twisted Snakeroot


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium contortum C.D.Adams [unknown]

Description

Ageratina contorta (also called Twisted Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina contorta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina contorta has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina contorta is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in the spring or fall in a potting mix. It can also be propagated by dividing the rootball in the spring or fall and replanting the divisions in separate containers.

Where to Find Ageratina contorta

Ageratina contorta is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Ageratina contorta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina contorta?

Ageratina contorta

What is the common name of Ageratina contorta?

Twisted Snakeroot

Where is Ageratina contorta native to?

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-23526: 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.
Charles Dennis Adams (1920-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Adams' in the authors string.