Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ibaguensis
ID:
44275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 214 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043604



Common Names

  • Ibagué Ageratina
  • Colombian Snakeroot
  • White Snakeroot


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium ibaguense Sch.Bip. ex Hieron. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium junquitense V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Eupatorium ibaguense ibaguense [unknown]
  • Eupatorium sillense Hieron. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium ibaquense indiscretum Maguire, Steyerm. & Wurdack [unknown]

Description

Ageratina ibaguensis (also called the Ibague White Snakeroot, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina ibaguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina ibaguensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina ibaguensis is a perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ageratina ibaguensis

Ageratina ibaguensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Ageratina ibaguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina ibaguensis?

Ageratina ibaguensis

What is the common name of Ageratina ibaguensis?

Ibagué Snakeroot

What is the habitat of Ageratina ibaguensis?

It is found in moist, shady areas

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-14218: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' 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.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.