Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuzcoensis
ID:
38697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 220 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038026



Common Names

  • Cuzcoensis Ageratina
  • Cuzcoensis White Snakeroot
  • Cuzcoensis White Sanicle


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Description

Ageratina cuzcoensis (also called 'Cuzco Snakeroot' and 'Cuzco Ageratina', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It has a woody stem and grows up to two feet high. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and clustered. It grows in moist soils, usually in open woods or along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina cuzcoensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina cuzcoensis has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two sets of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina cuzcoensis is a perennial herb native to Peru. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, bright spot. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ageratina cuzcoensis

Ageratina cuzcoensis can be found in Peru, particularly in the Cuzco region.

Ageratina cuzcoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina cuzcoensis?

Ageratina cuzcoensis

What is the common name of Ageratina cuzcoensis?

Cuzco Ageratina

What type of plant is Ageratina cuzcoensis?

Perennial herb

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-136768: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
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.