Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dombeyana
ID:
76363

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 221 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075692



Common Names

  • Dombey's Ageratina
  • Dombey's Snakeroot
  • Dombey's Ageratina


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium dombeyanum DC. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina dombeyana (also called Dombey's Ageratina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in wet forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina dombeyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina dombeyana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina dombeyana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.

Where to Find Ageratina dombeyana

Ageratina dombeyana can be found in the Mediterranean region, in parts of South America, and in parts of Central America.

Ageratina dombeyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina dombeyana?

Ageratina dombeyana

What type of plant is Ageratina dombeyana?

A shrub

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina dombeyana?

Open woodlands and scrubland

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-32371: 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.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.