Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 220 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016090
Common Names
- Ageratina cremasta
- Cremasta Ageratina
- Cremasta Ageratina
Synonyms
- Eupatorium cremastum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Ageratina cremasta (also called White Snakeroot, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina cremasta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ageratina cremasta is white and tubular. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratina cremasta is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ageratina cremasta
Ageratina cremasta is native to Central America and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.
Ageratina cremasta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratina cremasta?
Ageratina cremasta
What is the common name of Ageratina cremasta?
Cremastus Snakeroot
What is the natural habitat of Ageratina cremasta?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,