Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 116(1): 247. 2003.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048903
Common Names
- Glandular Ageratina
- Glandular Mistflower
- Glandular Sneezeweed
Description
Ageratina glandularis (also called Glandular Snakeroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina glandularis is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, but it also has many non-medical uses. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have a pleasant flavor. It is also used in traditional Mexican cuisine, and its flowers can be used to make a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ageratina glandularis has small, white, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratina glandularis can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has a good root system. Replant the divisions in the desired location.
Where to Find Ageratina glandularis
Ageratina glandularis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Ageratina glandularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratina glandularis?
Ageratina glandularis
What is the common name of Ageratina glandularis?
Ageratina
What is the natural habitat of Ageratina glandularis?
Ageratina glandularis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
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,