Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosissima
ID:
122726

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49(1): 3. 1981 , as 'viscossima'

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122055



Common Names

  • Viscid Ageratina
  • Sticky Snakeroot
  • Viscid Snakeroot


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium viscosissimum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Eupatorium purpusii monticola Brandegee [unknown]

Description

Ageratina viscosissima (also called Viscid Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 1 meter. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white with yellow centers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina viscosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina viscosissima is a small white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina viscosissima is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Ageratina viscosissima

Ageratina viscosissima can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Ageratina viscosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina viscosissima?

Ageratina viscosissima

What is the common name of Ageratina viscosissima?

Viscous Ageratina

What is the family of Ageratina viscosissima?

Asteraceae

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-83245: 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.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.