Status:
valid
Authors:
Wild & G.V.Pope
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 10(2): 326 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023759
Common Names
- Marsh Ageratina
- Marsh Fleabane
- Marsh Aster
Description
Ageratinastrum palustre (also called Marsh Fleabane, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratinastrum palustre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as an herbal remedy for digestive issues, headaches, and skin irritations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ageratinastrum palustre is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratinastrum palustre is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants.
Where to Find Ageratinastrum palustre
Ageratinastrum palustre can be found in the eastern United States, including Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and Virginia.
Ageratinastrum palustre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratinastrum palustre?
Ageratinastrum palustre
What is the common name of Ageratinastrum palustre?
Marsh Fleabane
What is the natural habitat of Ageratinastrum palustre?
Marshy meadows, pastures, and roadsides
Species in the Ageratinastrum genus
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,