Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jacunda
ID:
57995

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) A.Clewell & Wooton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Britton 23: 142. 1971.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057324



Common Names

  • Ageratina jacunda
  • Jacunda Ageratina
  • Jacunda White Snakeroot


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium suaveolens Chapman [deprecated]
  • Eupatorium incisum Chapman [illegitimate]

Description

Ageratina jacunda (also called Jacunda snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in wet forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina jacunda is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It has also been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ageratina jacunda are white and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina jacunda is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ageratina jacunda

Ageratina jacunda can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.

Ageratina jacunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina jacunda?

Ageratina jacunda

What is the family of Ageratina jacunda?

Asteraceae

Where is Ageratina jacunda found?

Central and South America

What is the common name of Ageratina jacunda?

Jacunda Ageratina

What is the growth habit of Ageratina jacunda?

Perennial herb

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-156003: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.