Ageratina pichinchensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ageratina ciliata
• Ageratina articulata
• Ageratina aschenborniana
• Ageratina vulcanica
• Bustamenta ovata
• Eupatorium aschenbornianum
• Ageratina piurae
• Ageratina pacifica
• Eupatorium pacificum
• Eupatorium pichinchense
• Eupatorium piurae
• Eupatorium ptaretepuiense
• Eupatorium tequendamense var. glabratum
• Eupatorium tequendamense var. glandulosopubescens
• Eupatorium vulcanicum
• Kyrstenia ciliata
• Eupatorium donnell-smithii var. parvifolium
• Eupatorium articulatum

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Ageratina picchinhensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. It is further classified under the genus Ageratina.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across parts of North and Central America. In Mexico, its presence is recorded within the central, gulf, and southeast regions of the country. Moving southward into Central America, the species can also be found in El Salvador. Additionally, the plant's range extends further south to include Costa Rica. Together, these locations highlight a diverse habitat stretching from the Mexican coasts to the tropical regions of Central America.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ageratina picxinhensis is characterized by its ability to inhabit a broad altitudinal gradient, allowing it to occupy diverse ecological niches across varying mountain landscapes. This species exhibits a remarkable vertical distribution, with its presence recorded from low-lying areas at a minimum elevation of 470 m AMSL up to high-altitude environments reaching a maximum of 4500 m AMSL. This vast range suggests a high degree of adaptability to fluctuating climatic conditions, temperature gradients, and varying levels of atmospheric pressure. On average, the plant thrives at a mean elevation of 2000 m AMSL, indicating that its optimal ecological conditions are likely centered within mid-elevation montane zones, though its physiological plasticity enables it to persist in both subtropical foothills and near-alpine habitats.

Elevational range max:

4500 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

470 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Ageratina picchinhensis is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub. This plant is strictly terrestrial in its habitat, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, and does not function as an epiphyte. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, relying on its own metabolic processes rather than a host. The structure is self-supporting, meaning it does not function as a liana, vine, or any form of obligatory or facultative climber. In terms of physical dimensions, the plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 0.5 meters, maintaining a compact and sturdy woody stature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Ageratina pichinchensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, CHLOROPHYLL, Carotenoid, Encecalin, STIGMASTEROL.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Planta medica

CHLOROPHYLL

1. Journal of food science

Carotenoid

1. Journal of food science

Encecalin

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

STIGMASTEROL

1. Planta medica

ascorbic acid

1. Journal of food science

Activities

Ageratina pichinchensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.

Antiinflammatory

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Ageratina pichinchensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dermatomycosis, injuries, mycoses, onychomycosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations