Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mortoniana
ID:
22325

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 224 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021654

Common Names

  • Ageratina mortoniana
  • Morton's Ageratina
  • Morton's Snakeroot

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium mortonianum Alain [unknown]
  • Eupatorium mortonianum A.H.Liogier [unknown]

Description

Ageratina mortoniana (also called Morton's snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to North America. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina mortoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina mortoniana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina mortoniana is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ageratina mortoniana

Ageratina mortoniana is native to Mexico and parts of Central America.

Ageratina mortoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina mortoniana?

Ageratina mortoniana

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina mortoniana?

It is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

What is the flower color of Ageratina mortoniana?

The flowers are yellow.

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-120940: 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.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.