Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 47: 191 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018519
Common Names
- Ageratum gaumeri
- Gaumeri Ageratum
- Gaumeri Flossflower
Synonyms
- Ageratum gaumeri gaumeri [unknown]
- Ageratum gaumeri fallax B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Ageratum gaumeri (also called Gaumer's ageratum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Ageratum gaumeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Ageratum gaumeri is white, small and clustered in a head. Seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ageratum gaumeri is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Ageratum gaumeri
Ageratum gaumeri can be found in the mountains of Mexico.
Ageratum gaumeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ageratum gaumeri?
Ageratum gaumeri
What is the common name of Ageratum gaumeri?
Gaumer's ageratum
What is the natural habitat of Ageratum gaumeri?
Dry, open woods and thickets in Mexico and Central America
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,