Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molinae
ID:
61625

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69: 95 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060954



Common Names

  • Ageratum Molinae
  • Molina's Ageratum
  • Mexican Ageratum


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Description

Ageratum molinae (also called Molina's ageratum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, rocky, and disturbed habitats. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate leaves, and produces small, white flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratum molinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratum molinae has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratum molinae is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Ageratum molinae

Ageratum molinae is native to Central and South America and can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.

Ageratum molinae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratum molinae?

Ageratum molinae

What is the common name of Ageratum molinae?

Molina's ageratum

What is the natural habitat of Ageratum molinae?

Molina's ageratum is native to Mexico and Central America

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-17985: Based on the initial data import
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.