Ageratina aromatica
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: ageratina
Plant ID (slug): ageratina-aromatica
Numeric ID: 21387
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Ageratina aromatica is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Eastern N. America.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: One report says that the root is aromatic and suggests that it could be edible[177].
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic Diaphoretic Diuretic Expectorant The plant is antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic and expectorant[61]. It is used in the treatment of inflammation and irritability of the bladder[4], ague, pulmonary diseases, stomach complaints and nervous diseases[207].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Ageratina aromatica
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