Status:
valid
Authors:
Zuccagni
Source:
gcc
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Cent. Observ. Bot. [p. 40] n.° 85 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046653
Common Names
- Corymbosum Ageratum
- Corymbosum Flossflower
- Corymbosum Bluemink
Description
Ageratum corymbosum (also called Ageratum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America and is found in open woodlands and meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white daisy-like flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratum corymbosum is a native plant that is often used in landscaping. It is a drought tolerant plant that is attractive to birds and butterflies. It can be used to create a colorful, low-maintenance garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ageratum corymbosum has small, white, daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratum corymbosum is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. Seeds can be sown in the autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Ageratum corymbosum
Ageratum corymbosum is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Ageratum corymbosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratum corymbosum?
Ageratum corymbosum
What type of plant is Ageratum corymbosum?
Ageratum corymbosum is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where does Ageratum corymbosum grow?
Ageratum corymbosum is native to the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Ageratum genus
Ageratum chortianum,
Ageratum petiolatum,
Ageratum guatemalense,
Ageratum candidum,
Ageratum solisii,
Ageratum chiriquense,
Ageratum microcephalum,
Ageratum conyzoides,
Ageratum hondurense,
Ageratum houstonianum,
Ageratum gaumeri,
Ageratum platypodum,
Ageratum fastigiatum,
Ageratum paleaceum,
Ageratum tehuacanum,
Ageratum riparium,
Ageratum salvanaturae,
Ageratum rugosum,
Ageratum anisochroma,
Ageratum munaense,
Ageratum elassocarpum,
Ageratum corymbosum,
Ageratum albidum,
Ageratum littorale,
Ageratum microcephalum,
Ageratum ballotaefolium,
Ageratum microcarpum,
Ageratum altissima,
Ageratum tomentosum,
Ageratum rugosum,
Ageratum corymbosum,
Ageratum paleaceum,
Ageratum peckii,
Ageratum echioides,
Ageratum molinae,
Ageratum microcarpum,
Ageratum iltisii,
Ageratum platylepis,
Ageratum maritimum,
Ageratum tomentosum,
Ageratum conyzoides,
Ageratum littorale,
Ageratum lundellii,
Ageratum ellipticum,
Ageratum ballotifolium,
Ageratum standleyi,
Ageratum oerstedii,
Ageratum cordatum,
Ageratum lavenia,
Ageratum myriadenium,
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,