Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miquihuana
ID:
79417

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 455 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078746



Common Names

  • Ageratina miquihuana
  • Miquihuana Ageratina
  • Ageratina


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium miquihuanum B.L.Turner [unknown]

Description

Ageratina miquihuana (also called Miquihuana snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows in moist soils in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides. It has a short stem and lance-shaped leaves that are toothed along the edges. Its small white flowers are clustered together in flat-topped inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina miquihuana is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an insect repellent and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina miquihuana has small white flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina miquihuana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It is easily propagated from cuttings taken from mature plants. The cuttings should be planted in well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions. It should be watered regularly during the summer months and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Ageratina miquihuana

Ageratina miquihuana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo and Tamaulipas.

Ageratina miquihuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina miquihuana?

Ageratina miquihuana

What are the common names of Ageratina miquihuana?

Miquihuana snakeroot, Miquihuana white snakeroot

What is the growth habit of Ageratina miquihuana?

It is an upright, clump-forming 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-35339: 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.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.