Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villonacoensis
ID:
53022

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 116(1): 252 (fig. 12) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052351



Common Names

  • Villonacoensis Ageratina
  • White Snakeroot
  • Rattlesnake Weed


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Description

Ageratina villonacoensis (also called Villonaco snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Ecuador. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina villonacoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina villonacoensis is a small, white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina villonacoensis is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings in the spring or early summer and place them in a pot with moist, well-drained soil. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted to their permanent location. They should be spaced at least 1 foot apart and given plenty of room to spread out.

Where to Find Ageratina villonacoensis

Ageratina villonacoensis is found in the mountains of Ecuador.

Ageratina villonacoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina villonacoensis?

Ageratina villonacoensis

What is the common name of Ageratina villonacoensis?

Villonaco Ageratina

What is the natural habitat of Ageratina villonacoensis?

It is native to the Andes in South America

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