Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jalpana
ID:
60174

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 81: 343, fig (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059503



Common Names

  • Jalapa Ageratina
  • Mexican-mallow
  • White Snakeroot


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Description

Ageratina jalpana (also called Jalapa snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina jalpana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating wounds and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina jalpana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina jalpana is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall.

Where to Find Ageratina jalpana

Ageratina jalpana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Ageratina jalpana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina jalpana?

Ageratina jalpana

What is the common name of Ageratina jalpana?

Jalpan White Snakeroot

What type of plant is Ageratina jalpana?

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-16589: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.