Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
62531

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 228 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061860

Common Names

  • Wright's Ageratina
  • Wright's Ragwort
  • Wright's Snakeroot

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Synonyms

  • Kyrstenia parvifolia Greene [unknown]
  • Eupatorium wrightii A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Ageratina wrightii (also called Wright's ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has white flowers and is native to the southwestern United States. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina wrightii is a white-yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark-brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina wrightii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Ageratina wrightii

Ageratina wrightii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and savannas.

Ageratina wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina wrightii?

Ageratina wrightii

What type of plant is Ageratina wrightii?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where does Ageratina wrightii grow?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-1888: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' 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.