| Family: Asteraceae | | | | various tribal cultures wherever this plant grows |
| Genus: Ageratum | | | | naturally. It acts quickly and effectively for treatment of |
| Species: Ageratum conyzoides | | | | skin burns and wounds. The Brazilian Drugs Central |
| Common names: White weed | | | | recommends this herb as an anti-rheumatic. Ageratum |
| General Description: Ageratum is an erect, herbaceous | | | | is used by some alternative medicines communities for |
| annual, that can grow up to 30 inches tall; its stems are | | | | anti-inflammatory and antioxidant treatments due some |
| covered with fine white hairs; its leaves grow on | | | | of its properties. |
| opposite sides of the stem. Ageratum is a member of | | | | Ageratum is a genus of about three dozen plants, all |
| the Daisy family. This plant enjoys light shade and is | | | | annuals from the tropics Ageratum grows quickly to |
| one of the garden's longest lasting blues. It is a tender | | | | form compact mounds of foliage, covered with |
| plant, typically growing close to the ground. | | | | blossoms most of the summer and fall growing |
| Location: Ageratum ranges from Southeastern North | | | | season. This plant is short but showy. The blooms are |
| America to Central America, but the center of origin is | | | | striking colors of blues, whites and lavenders. |
| in Central America and the Caribbean. Ageratum is | | | | This plant combines well with other summer flowers in |
| also found in several countries in tropical and | | | | flower arrangements and bouquets. Its even growth |
| sub-tropical regions, including Brazil. | | | | pattern makes it well suited as a border plant. |
| Uses: Ageratum is a plant that repels insects and | | | | Ageratums are on display in public gardens frequently |
| nematodes. It is widely used in traditional medicine by | | | | because of their beautiful blue color. |