Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentella
ID:
43804

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 227 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043133



Common Names

  • Tomentella Ageratina
  • Ageratina Tomentella
  • Tomentella Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium loeseneri B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium hebes B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium tomentellum Schrad. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium tomentellum tomentellum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium tomentosum Steud. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium tomentellum Schrad. [unknown]
  • Ageratina loeseneri (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium hebes rasum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium tomentosum DC. ex Steud. [deprecated]
  • Eupatorium hebes hebes [unknown]
  • Eupatorium hebes H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium smithii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Ageratina hebes (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina tomentella (also called Woolly Snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The stem is topped with a single white flower head. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina tomentella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves can be used to treat skin ailments and its roots can be used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina tomentella has white flowers with yellow centers and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina tomentella is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer, while cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Ageratina tomentella

Ageratina tomentella is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides. It is found in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Ageratina tomentella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina tomentella?

Ageratina tomentella

What is the common name of Ageratina tomentella?

Woolly snakeroot

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina tomentella?

Ageratina tomentella is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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-141722: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' 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.