Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pichinchensis
ID:
122905

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 215 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122234



Common Names

  • Pichinchensis Ageratina
  • Pichinchensis Snakeroot
  • Pichinchensis White Snakeroot


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Description

Ageratina pichinchensis (also called Pichinche Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina pichinchensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some species of butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina pichinchensis is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are yellow-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina pichinchensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Ageratina pichinchensis

Ageratina pichinchensis is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.

Ageratina pichinchensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina pichinchensis?

Ageratina pichinchensis

Where is Ageratina pichinchensis found?

Ageratina pichinchensis is found in the Caucasus region of Russia.

What type of plant is Ageratina pichinchensis?

Ageratina pichinchensis is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

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-83411: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
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.