Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 226 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045342
Common Names
- Strict Ageratina
- Ageratina
- Strict Ageratina Aster
Synonyms
- Eupatorium strictum A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Ageratina stricta (also called white snakeroot, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratina stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ageratina stricta is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratina stricta is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they germinate. It can also be propagated from division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ageratina stricta
Ageratina stricta can be found in the temperate regions of North America, including the United States and Canada.
Ageratina stricta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratina stricta?
Ageratina stricta
What type of plant is Ageratina stricta?
Herb
What is the common name of Ageratina stricta?
Strict Snakeroot
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,