Ageratina ligustrina
Ageratina ligustrina, commonly known as white snakeroot, is a perennial herb native to the Americas. While it possesses unique botanical characteristics, it is famously noted for containing tremetol, a toxin. This plant is historically significant due to its role in causing milk sickness in humans and livestock.
- Scientific name: Ageratina ligustrina
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Taxonomically, it is specifically identified under the genus Ageratina, with its species name being ligustrina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ageratina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ageratina ligustrina, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Azerbaijani, it is identified as Ageratina caecliliae, while in Spanish, it carries several different names including Baqcé, Ageratina caecliliae, Barretillo, and Chicajol.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Ageratina caeciliae | Wikidata |
| es | Baqcé | Wikidata |
| es | Ageratina caeciliae | Wikidata |
| es | Barretillo | Wikidata |
| es | Chicajol | Wikidata |
| es | Hoja liza | Wikidata |
| es | Sal de venado | Wikidata |
| es | Ageratina plethadenia | Wikidata |
| es | Ageratum glaucum | Wikidata |
| es | Eupatorium biceps | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across several diverse regions of the world. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in both the East Himalaya and the West Himalaya. The species also extends to Australia, specifically being found in the state of Victoria. In North America, its range encompasses various parts of Mexico, including Mexico Central. Finally, the plant can also be located throughout the Mexico Northeast region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ageratina ligustrina, is primarily valued for the therapeutic properties found within its leaves. These foliage components are often harvested and utilized in traditional medicinal practices to prepare various remedies. The leaves serve as the central part of the plant used for extraction, containing the bioactive compounds necessary for its medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ageratina ligustrina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |