Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
86135

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 214 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085464



Common Names

  • Ageratina glabrata
  • Glabrata Ageratina
  • Ageratina


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Synonyms

  • Ageratina modesta (Kunth) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium modestum Kunth [unknown]
  • Eupatorium gonocladum DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium glabratum Hort. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium glabratum Kunth [unknown]
  • Eupatorium piperitum Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium xalapense Kunth [unknown]
  • Eupatorium glabratum Hort.Berol. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina glabrata (also called Smooth Snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America, and is found in forests and grasslands. It has white flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina glabrata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina glabrata is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina glabrata is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Plant the rooted cuttings in well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Ageratina glabrata

Ageratina glabrata can be found in the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Ageratina glabrata FAQ

What are the common names of Ageratina glabrata?

Ageratina glabrata is commonly known as Smooth Snakeroot.

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina glabrata?

Ageratina glabrata is native to the eastern United States.

What is the flower color of Ageratina glabrata?

The flowers of Ageratina glabrata are white or pink.

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-41872: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' 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.