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Ageratina aromatica

a perennial member of the Ageratina genus in the family Compositae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
1.5 m
Fertility
Self fertile, Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Edible uses

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One report says that the root is aromatic and suggests that it could be edible[1].

Plant part
Root

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The plant is antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic and expectorant[6]. It is used in the treatment of inflammation and irritability of the bladder[4], ague, pulmonary diseases, stomach complaints and nervous diseases[3].

Product or use
Antispasmodic
Product or use
Diaphoretic
Product or use
Diuretic
Product or use
Expectorant

Environment

Range
Eastern N. America.
Habitat
Dry woods, thickets and clearings[5]
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 4+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in a cold frame, only just covering the seed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring.

Cultivation

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Succeeds in an ordinary well-drained but moisture retentive garden soil in sun or part shade[2].

References

  1. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  2. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  3. Coffey. T. The History and Folklore of North American Wild Flowers. Facts on File. 1993-00-00 ISBN 0-8160-2624-6

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  4. Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin 1984-00-00 ISBN 0-14-046-440-9

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  5. Fernald. M. L. Gray's Manual of Botany. American Book Co. 1950-00-00

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  6. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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