Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jahnii
ID:
42246

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 223 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041575



Common Names

  • Ageratina jahnii
  • Jahnii Ageratina
  • Ageratina


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Synonyms

  • Ageratina stevioides (Steyerm.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium stevioides Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium stevioides Fenzl [unknown]
  • Eupatorium jahnii B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina jahnii (also called Jahn's ageratum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It is found in humid and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina jahnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina jahnii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina jahnii is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or layering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ageratina jahnii

Ageratina jahnii is native to Central America, where it can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Ageratina jahnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina jahnii?

Ageratina jahnii

What is the common name of Ageratina jahnii?

Jahn's ageratina

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina jahnii?

Ageratina jahnii is native to South America, from Peru to Bolivia.

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-140209: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.