Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sternbergiana
ID:
127500

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 217 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126829

Common Names

  • Ageratina sternbergiana
  • Sternberg's Ageratina
  • Sternbergiana

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium sternbergianum DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium heptanthum Sch.Bip. ex Rusby [unknown]

Description

Ageratina sternbergiana (also called Sternberg's Ageratina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry and rocky soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina sternbergiana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina sternbergiana has small, white flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina sternbergiana is an evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Ageratina sternbergiana

Ageratina sternbergiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Ageratina sternbergiana FAQ

What type of plant is Ageratina sternbergiana?

Ageratina sternbergiana is a species of flowering plant

What is the native range of Ageratina sternbergiana?

Ageratina sternbergiana is native to Mexico and Central America

What are the uses of Ageratina sternbergiana?

Ageratina sternbergiana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes

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-87845: Based on the initial data import
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.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.