Ageratum fastigiatum
Ageratum fastigiatum, commonly known as Flossflower, is a vibrant ornamental plant prized for its fuzzy, lavender-blue blooms. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it holds traditional medicinal significance in various cultures, often utilized for its potential antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, though it remains primarily celebrated in modern gardens for its resilience.
- Scientific name: Ageratum fastigiatum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Ageratum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ageratum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ageratum fastigiatum, is known by several different common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is frequently referred to as flossflower, while in Spanish, it is commonly called flor de algodón. In Portuguese, the plant is known as agerato, and in French, it is called agérat.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of South America. Within the continent, it can be found growing in the nation of Bolivia. In Brazil, its presence is extensive, spanning across the North and Northeast regions. Furthermore, the species is established within the West-Central areas of Brazil. Finally, its range extends into the Southeast portion of the Brazilian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ageratum fastigiatum, is primarily utilized in herbal applications through its aerial parts, which include the leaves, stems, and flowering structures. These above-ground components are often harvested and processed to extract its essential oil, a concentrated substance that contains the plant's potent therapeutic compounds. By utilizing the aerial parts, practitioners can access the aromatic and medicinal properties necessary for various traditional treatments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ageratum fastigiatum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bicyclogermacrene, d-limonene, germacrene, sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| d-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ageratum fastigiatum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound healing.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |