Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 90(3): 362 (-363; fig. 5) (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052619
Common Names
- Spooneri Ageratina
- Spooner's Ageratina
- Spooner's Snakeroot
Description
Ageratina spooneri (also called Spooner's Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has lanceolate leaves and white flower heads. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina spooneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ageratina spooneri has white flowers, with a single seed per flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratina spooneri is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground, and will tolerate some drought. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Ageratina spooneri
Ageratina spooneri is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Ageratina spooneri FAQ
What are the common names of Ageratina spooneri?
Ageratina spooneri is commonly known as Spooner's Ageratina.
What is the natural habitat of Ageratina spooneri?
Ageratina spooneri is native to grasslands and open woodlands in North America.
What is the preferred soil type for Ageratina spooneri?
Ageratina spooneri prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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,