Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tinifolia
ID:
71615

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 227 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070944



Common Names

  • Ageratina tinifolia
  • Tiny Snakeroot
  • Tiny-leaf Snakeroot


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Description

Ageratina tinifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Mistflower, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in grasslands, meadows, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina tinifolia has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover in dry, sunny areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina tinifolia has small white flowers with yellow centers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hairy texture. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single true leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina tinifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root crowns in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.

Where to Find Ageratina tinifolia

Ageratina tinifolia is native to Central and South America, primarily in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Ageratina tinifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Ageratina tinifolia?

Tinleaf Ageratina

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina tinifolia?

Grassy areas of North America

What are the medicinal uses of Ageratina tinifolia?

It is used to treat skin disorders, inflammation, and digestive issues

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-27733: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
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.