Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subferruginea
ID:
137285

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 226 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136614



Common Names

  • Subferruginea Ageratina
  • Ferruginous Ageratina
  • Ferruginous Snakeroot


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Synonyms

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

Description

Ageratina subferruginea (also called Subferruginous Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has an upright habit and grows in disturbed areas, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina subferruginea is a wildflower that is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina subferruginea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina subferruginea is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ageratina subferruginea

Ageratina subferruginea can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Ageratina subferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina subferruginea?

Ageratina subferruginea

What is the common name of Ageratina subferruginea?

Ferruginous Ageratina

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina subferruginea?

Grassland and scrubland

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-97322: 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.