Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 216 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022351
Common Names
- Rhodopappa Ageratina
- White Snakeroot
- White Sanicle
Synonyms
- Eupatorium rhodopappum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Ageratina rhodopappa (also called Rhodope Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flower heads. It grows in open grasslands, rocky areas, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina rhodopappa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ageratina rhodopappa for. glandularis (B.L.Rob.) H.Rob.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ageratina rhodopappa is a white disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are initially small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratina rhodopappa is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can also be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Ageratina rhodopappa
Ageratina rhodopappa is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Ageratina rhodopappa FAQ
What type of plant is Ageratina rhodopappa?
Ageratina rhodopappa is a type of shrub.
Where does Ageratina rhodopappa grow?
Ageratina rhodopappa grows in rocky, open areas.
What is the lifespan of Ageratina rhodopappa?
The lifespan of Ageratina rhodopappa is up to 10 years.
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,