Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
popayanensis
ID:
133192

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 225 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132521



Common Names

  • Ageratina
  • Cudweed
  • Popayan Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium popayanense Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina popayanensis (also called Popayan snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador. It has white flowers with yellow centers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina popayanensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina popayanensis has yellow flowers that are 2-3 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina popayanensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Ageratina popayanensis

Ageratina popayanensis is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Ageratina popayanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina popayanensis?

Ageratina popayanensis

What is the common name of Ageratina popayanensis?

White Snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina popayanensis?

Woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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-93357: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' 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.