Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desquamans
ID:
119376

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 221 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118705



Common Names

  • Ageratina Desquamans
  • Scaly Ageratina
  • Desquamans Snakeroot


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Description

Ageratina desquamans (also called Desquamating Ageratina, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina desquamans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina desquamans has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina desquamans is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in early spring. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Once established, Ageratina desquamans can be propagated by division in early spring.

Where to Find Ageratina desquamans

Ageratina desquamans is native to the southeastern United States and Mexico.

Ageratina desquamans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina desquamans?

Ageratina desquamans

What type of plant is Ageratina desquamans?

A flowering plant

What are the common names of Ageratina desquamans?

Desert Snakeroot, White Snakeroot

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-80019: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.