Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dillonii
ID:
74855

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 88(2): 169 (-171; fig. 6) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074184



Common Names

  • Ageratina dillonii
  • Dillon's Ageratina
  • Dillon's Snakeroot


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Description

Ageratina dillonii (also called Dillon's Snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina dillonii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive white flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina dillonii is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3cm. The seeds are small and black with a diameter of 1mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina dillonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny spot with moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ageratina dillonii

Ageratina dillonii is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Ageratina dillonii FAQ

What type of plant is Ageratina dillonii?

Ageratina dillonii is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

Where is Ageratina dillonii found?

Ageratina dillonii is found in the western United States and northern Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Ageratina dillonii?

Ageratina dillonii is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves.

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,

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