Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myriadenium
ID:
139940

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 115 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139269



Common Names

  • Ageratum myriadenium
  • Myriad Ageratum
  • Myriad Flossflower


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Synonyms

  • Alomia myriadenia Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Piqueria myriadenia Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Ageratum myriadenium (also called 'Myriad Ageratum', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratum myriadenium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ageratum myriadenium has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratum myriadenium is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow and unreliable.

Where to Find Ageratum myriadenium

Ageratum myriadenium can be found in the mountains of Central America.

Ageratum myriadenium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratum myriadenium?

Ageratum myriadenium

What is the natural habitat of Ageratum myriadenium?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

What are the common names of Ageratum myriadenium?

Myriad's Flossflower

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-99877: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
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.