Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 116(1): 237 (fig. 5) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058138
Common Names
- Ageratina harlingii
- Harling's Ageratina
- Harling's Mistflower
Description
Ageratina harlingii (also called Harling's ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina harlingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ageratina harlingii has small white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratina harlingii is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate by division in spring or autumn. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be pruned back in late winter to promote new growth.
Where to Find Ageratina harlingii
Ageratina harlingii is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Ageratina harlingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratina harlingii?
Ageratina harlingii
What is the family of Ageratina harlingii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Ageratina harlingii?
Harling's Mistflower
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,