Ageratina rangelii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rangelii
ID:
110812
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 88(2): 158 (-160; fig. 2) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000110141
Common Names
- Rangel's Ageratina
- Rangel's Snakeroot
- Rangel's White Snakeroot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ageratina rangelii (also called Rangel's Ageratina, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in high-altitude forests, grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina rangelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat colds, coughs, and sore throats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ageratina rangelii is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ageratina rangelii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Ageratina rangelii
Ageratina rangelii can be found in Mexico, particularly in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Ageratina rangelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratina rangelii?
Ageratina rangelii
What is the common name of Ageratina rangelii?
Rangel's Ageratina
What type of plant is Ageratina rangelii?
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
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445389-2: Based on the initial data import