Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kochiana
ID:
94968

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 305 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094297



Common Names

  • Ageratina
  • Cup Plant
  • Chocolate Plant


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Description

Ageratina kochiana (also called Koch's ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry, rocky, or sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina kochiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina kochiana is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina kochiana is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ageratina kochiana

Ageratina kochiana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Ageratina kochiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina kochiana?

Ageratina kochiana

What is the common name of Ageratina kochiana?

Koch's Ageratina

What type of plant is Ageratina kochiana?

Herbaceous perennial

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-50499: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.