Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yecorana
ID:
92993

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 63: 425, fig (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092322



Common Names

  • Yecorana
  • Mexican White Sage
  • Ageratina Sage


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Description

Ageratina yecorana (also called Yecora Ageratina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody base and a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina yecorana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratina yecorana has small, white, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina yecorana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Ageratina yecorana

Ageratina yecorana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Ageratina yecorana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina yecorana?

Ageratina yecorana

What is the family of Ageratina yecorana?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Ageratina yecorana?

Grasslands and scrublands

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-48569: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.