Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herbacea
ID:
30675

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 222 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030004



Common Names

  • Ageratina herbacea
  • White Snakeroot
  • White Sanicle


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium prionobium B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Ageratina prionobia (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium betulaefolium B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Kyrstenia betulaefolia Greene [unknown]
  • Kyrstenia herbacea Greene [unknown]
  • Ageratina betulaefolia (Greene) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Kyrstenia arizonica Greene [unknown]
  • Eupatorium arizonicum (A.Gray) Greene [unknown]
  • Eupatorium betulifolium B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium occidentale arizonicum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eupatorium arizonicum (A.Gray) A.Nelson [deprecated]
  • Eupatorium ageratifolium herbaceum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eupatorium herbaceum Greene [unknown]
  • Kyrstenia betulifolia Greene [unknown]

Description

Ageratina herbacea (also called White Snakeroot, Richweed, White Sanicle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina herbacea is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina herbacea has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly oval shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina herbacea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ageratina herbacea

Ageratina herbacea is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, open woodlands and grasslands.

Ageratina herbacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina herbacea?

Ageratina herbacea

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina herbacea?

It is found in moist forests, meadows, and grasslands.

What are the characteristics of Ageratina herbacea?

It is an erect, perennial herb with white or pink flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

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-129002: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' 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.