Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echioides
ID:
61290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 81 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060619



Common Names

  • Blue Top
  • Floss Flower
  • Blue Ageratum


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Synonyms

  • Alomia isocarphoides (DC.) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Ageratum isocarphoides (DC.) L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Alomia echioides B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Caelestina isocarphoides DC. [unknown]
  • Ageratum isocarphoides (DC.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Isocarpha echioides Less.Schlecht. & Cham. [unknown]
  • Carelia echioides Kuntze [unknown]
  • Caelestina isocarphoides isocarphoides [unknown]
  • Isocarpha echioides Less. [unknown]
  • Caelestina isocarphoides dentata DC. [unknown]
  • Carelia isocarphoides Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ageratum echioides (also called Blueweed, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It has blue flowers and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It is native to North America and can be found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratum echioides is an edible plant with a high nutritional value. It is used in salads and as a vegetable in many dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratum echioides has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratum echioides is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ageratum echioides

Ageratum echioides can be found in the dry regions of Mexico.

Ageratum echioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratum echioides?

Ageratum echioides

What are the common names of Ageratum echioides?

Blue Mistflower, Flossflower

What is the natural habitat of Ageratum echioides?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-17668: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.