Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ageratoides
ID:
80471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(15): 119, t. 354 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079800



Common Names

  • Ageratoides Alomia
  • Alomia Ageratoides
  • Ageratoides Alomia


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Synonyms

  • Piqueria ageratoides Gardner [unknown]
  • Alomia hintonii R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Phalacraea lindenii Sch.Bip. ex Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Alomia ageratoides (also called Ageratum-Leaved Alomia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in open grassland and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Alomia ageratoides flower is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alomia ageratoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils and should be watered regularly. It is not tolerant of frost and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Alomia ageratoides

Alomia ageratoides is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Alomia ageratoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alomia ageratoides?

Alomia ageratoides

What is the common name of Alomia ageratoides?

Ageratoides Alomia

What is the natural habitat of Alomia ageratoides?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western Himalayas

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