Ageratina lapsensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lapsensis
ID:
49751
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 91(3): 439 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049080
Common Names
- Ageratina lapsensis
- Laps Mountain Mistflower
- Laps Mistflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ageratina lapsensis (also called Lapsana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, sunny areas such as open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina lapsensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ageratina lapsensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ageratina lapsensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a propagator or in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Where to Find Ageratina lapsensis
Ageratina lapsensis is found in the Sierra Madre Occidental region of Mexico.
Ageratina lapsensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratina lapsensis?
Ageratina lapsensis
What is the common name of Ageratina lapsensis?
Lapsensis Snakeroot
Where is Ageratina lapsensis found?
Ageratina lapsensis is found in Mexico and Central America
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-147596: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.