Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glischra
ID:
27142

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 222 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026471



Common Names

  • Glischra Ageratina
  • White Snakeroot
  • White Sanicle


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium glischrum B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina glischra (also called Glischra's Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and is found in dry montane scrub and paramo habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina glischra is a popular ornamental plant, used in flower beds and borders. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems, such as bronchitis and sinusitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina glischra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina glischra is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and the seedlings should be transplanted in the spring.

Where to Find Ageratina glischra

Ageratina glischra is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in areas with moist soils.

Ageratina glischra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina glischra?

Ageratina glischra

What type of plant is Ageratina glischra?

It is an herbaceous perennial plant

Where is Ageratina glischra native to?

It is native to Mexico

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-125578: 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.