Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 226 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091715
Common Names
- Redstem
- Redstem Plant
- Ageratina Rubricaulis
Description
Ageratina rubricaulis (also called Red-stemmed Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in grasslands and meadows, and has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves with a red stem.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina rubricaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ageratina rubricaulis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratina rubricaulis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. When propagating through division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer. The plant should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Ageratina rubricaulis
Ageratina rubricaulis is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, wooded areas.
Ageratina rubricaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratina rubricaulis?
Ageratina rubricaulis
What is the common name of Ageratina rubricaulis?
Red-stemmed Ageratina
What is the family of Ageratina rubricaulis?
Asteraceae
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,