Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stictophylla
ID:
92896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 226 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092225



Common Names

  • Stictophylla Ageratina
  • Stictophylla Mistflower
  • Ageratina stictophylla


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium stictophyllum B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina stictophylla (also called Stictophylla Mistflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina stictophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina stictophylla is a white, daisy-like flower with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina stictophylla is a perennial plant native to Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Ageratina stictophylla

Ageratina stictophylla is native to South America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Ageratina stictophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina stictophylla?

Ageratina stictophylla

What is the common name of Ageratina stictophylla?

Sticky snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina stictophylla?

Ageratina stictophylla is found in moist, shady areas in the southeastern United States.

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-48475: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.