Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligustrina
ID:
67982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 223. 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067311



Common Names

  • Eupatorium ligustrinum
  • Ligustrum Snakeroot
  • White Snakeroot


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Synonyms

  • Ageratina plethadenia (Standl. & Steyerm.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium biceps Klotzsch ex Vatke [unknown]
  • Eupatorium micranthum Less. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium ligustaefolium DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium ligustrinum ligustrinum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium ligustrinum ligustrinum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium glabellum hort. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium weinmannianum Regel & Körn. [unknown]
  • Ageratum glaucum hort. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium odoratissimum hort. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium popocatapetlense Schlecht. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium erythropappum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium myriadenium S.Schauer [unknown]
  • Eupatorium plethadenium Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium ligustrinum DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium semialatum Benth. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina ligustrina (also called Italian Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina ligustrina has been used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina ligustrina has small white flowers with white disc florets and white ray florets. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina ligustrina is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will do best with regular watering. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Ageratina ligustrina

Ageratina ligustrina is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacan, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Ageratina ligustrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina ligustrina?

Ageratina ligustrina

What is the common name of Ageratina ligustrina?

Ligustrina

What is the family of Ageratina ligustrina?

Asteraceae

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-24178: 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.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.