Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuencana
ID:
97095

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 213 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096424

Common Names

  • Cuenca Ageratina
  • Ageratina
  • White Snakeroot

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium cuencanum B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Ageratina cuencana (also called Cuencana snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are ovate and hairy, and the flowers are white and tubular. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ageratina cuencana is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, liver and gallbladder diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ageratina cuencana is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ageratina cuencana is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need supplemental water during dry periods. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Ageratina cuencana

Ageratina cuencana is native to Ecuador and can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains.

Ageratina cuencana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ageratina cuencana?

Ageratina cuencana

What is the common name of Ageratina cuencana?

Cuenca Ageratina

What is the family of Ageratina cuencana?

Asteraceae

Species in the Ageratina genus

Ageratina reticulifera, Ageratina austin-smithii, Ageratina intibucensis, Ageratina chazaroana, Ageratina dorrii, Ageratina josepaneroi, Ageratina leiocarpa, Ageratina cylindrica, Ageratina jucunda, Ageratina chiriquensis, Ageratina acevedoana, Ageratina occidentalis, Ageratina zunilana, Ageratina carmonis, Ageratina astellera, Ageratina schaffneri, Ageratina nesomii, Ageratina standleyi, Ageratina vacciniaefolia, Ageratina baccharoides, Ageratina hyssopina, Ageratina guatemalensis, Ageratina robinsoniana, Ageratina sodiroi, Ageratina subcordata, Ageratina irrasa, Ageratina enixa, Ageratina sundbergii, Ageratina aromatica, Ageratina subglabra, Ageratina tristis, Ageratina jocotepecana, Ageratina diversipila, Ageratina lucida, Ageratina viejoana, Ageratina flaviseta, Ageratina grashoffii, Ageratina fleischmannioides, Ageratina macvaughii, Ageratina microcarpum, Ageratina zapalinama, Ageratina collodes, Ageratina haageana, Ageratina hidalgensis, Ageratina barclayae, Ageratina cremasta, Ageratina kupperi, Ageratina areolaris, Ageratina macbridei, Ageratina oppositifolia,

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-52570: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.