Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
70257

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60(1): 80. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069586



Common Names

  • Largeleaf Ageratina
  • Grandifolia Ageratina
  • Largeleaf White Snakeroot


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Synonyms

  • Ageratina purpusii (Brandegee) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium grandifolium Regel [unknown]
  • Eupatorium conspicuum Kunth & C.D.Bouché [illegitimate]
  • Eupatorium purpusi purpusi [unknown]
  • Eupatorium conspicuum conspicuum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium mariarum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium purpusi Brandegee [unknown]
  • Eupatorium conspicuum pueblense B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Ageratina conspicua (Kunth & C.D.Bouché) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Kyrstenia grandifolia Greene [unknown]

Description

Ageratina grandifolia (also called Large-Leaved White Snakeroot, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and large, ovate leaves. It is native to North America and is found in moist woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina grandifolia is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, green, round plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina grandifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Ageratina grandifolia

Ageratina grandifolia can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Ageratina grandifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Ageratina grandifolia?

Large-leaved snakeroot

What is the scientific name of Ageratina grandifolia?

Ageratina grandifolia

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina grandifolia?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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-26404: 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.
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.