Ageratum conyzoides
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| Ageratum conyzoides L. |
Ageratum conyzoides (Billygoat-weed, Chick weed, Goatweed, Whiteweed; Ageratum conycoides L., Ageratum obtusifolium Lam., Cacalia mentrasto Vell.) is native to Brazil. This plant is often used as a medicinal plant, and also it has bioactivity; for instance: insecticidal and nematocidal acitivity.
[edit] References
- Ming, L.C. (1999) Ageratum conyzoides: A tropical source of medicinal and agricultural products. p. 469–473. In: J. Janick (ed.), Perspectives on new crops and new uses. ASHS Press, Alexandria, VA.
[edit] External links
- Plants For Future: Ageratum conyzoides
- Tropical Plant Database: Ageratum conyzoides
- (Portuguese) Ageratum conyzoides photos
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