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{{taxobox
|name = ''Ageratum conyzoides''
|image = Ageratum conyzoides 1.jpg
|regnum = [[Plantae]]
|unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]
|unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]]
|unranked_ordo = [[Asterids]]
|ordo = [[Asterales]]
|familia = [[Asteraceae]]
|tribus = [[Eupatorieae]]
|genus = ''[[Ageratum]]''
|species = '''''A. conyzoides'''''
|binomial = ''Ageratum conyzoides''
|binomial_authority = [[Carl Linnaeus|L.]]
|}}
'''''Ageratum conyzoides''''' ('''Billygoat-weed''', '''Chick weed''', '''Goatweed''', '''Whiteweed'''; '' Ageratum conycoides'' L., ''Ageratum obtusifolium'' Lam., ''Cacalia mentrasto'' Vell.) is native to Tropical America, especially [[Brazil]]. Herb 0.5–1 m. high, with ovate leaves 2–6&nbsp;cm long, and flowers are white to mauve.<ref>[http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Ageratum~conyzoides  NSW Flora Online, Ageratum conyzoides]</ref>

In [[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]], the plant is called ''cứt lợn'' (Pig Feces) due to its growth in dirty areas.<ref>http://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%E1%BB%A9t_l%E1%BB%A3n</ref>

==Uses==
It has [[medicinal plant]] properties. However, it's limited for internal use due to [[toxicity]] issues. It is also an [[insecticide]] and [[nematicide]].<ref>Ming, L.C. (1999) [http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1999/v4-469.html ''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.</ref>

==Toxicity==
Ingesting ''A. conyzoides'' can cause [[liver]] [[lesions]] and [[tumors]].<ref>Sani, Y., Bahri, S., "Pathological changes in liver due to the toxicity of Ageratum conyzoides", Penyakit Hewan (Indonesia), 1994, v. 26(48) p. 64-70 [http://www.fao.org/agris/search/display.do?f=./1997/v2304/ID9600846.xml;ID9600846]</ref><ref>Fu, P.P., Yang, Y.C., Xia, Q., Chou, M.C., Cui, Y.Y., Lin G., "Pyrrolizidine alkaloids-tumorigenic components in Chinese herbal medicines and penis and shit fuckkers dietary supplements", ''Journal of Food and Drug Analysis'', Vol. 10, No. 4, 2002, pp. 198-211[http://66.102.1.104/scholar?hl=en&lr=&q=cache:Rpy0OFYQGecJ:www.nlfd.gov.tw/en/ch/MultiMedia_FileDownload.ashx%3Fguid%3D304d1580-c6aa-4502-900e-cab744c31985+author:%22Fu%22+intitle:%22Pyrrolizidine+alkaloids-tumorigenic+components+in+...%22+]</ref> The plant contains the [[pyrrolizidine alkaloids]] lycopsamine and echinatine.<ref>Molyneux, R., "Hepatatoxic alkaloids in Afghan and Ethioipian cereal grains: a need for rapid screening methods", AOAC Pacific Northwest Section, Annual Meeting, June 2009.[http://www.aoacpacnw.com/speakers.htm]</ref>

==Weed risk==
''A. conyzoides'' is prone to becoming a rampant environmental [[weed]] when grown outside of its natural range. It is an invasive weed in Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia and USA.<ref>[http://www.hear.org/gcw/species/ageratum_conyzoides/ Global Compendium of Weeds, Ageratum conyzoides (Asteraceae)]</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.herbarium.unc.edu/flora.htm | title = Flora of the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia, and Surrounding Areas | author = Alan S. Weakley | date = April 2008 }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Ageratum+conyzoides Plants For Future: ''Ageratum conyzoides'']
*[http://www.rain-tree.com/ageratum.htm Tropical Plant Database: ''Ageratum conyzoides'']  
*{{pt icon}} [http://www.plantasdaninhasonline.com.br/mentrasto/pagina.htm ''Ageratum conyzoides''] photos
==Gallery==

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File:Ageratum conizoides in Narshapur forest, AP W IMG 1100.jpg|in [[Narsapur, Medak district]].
File:Ageratum conizoides in Narshapur forest, AP W IMG 0808.jpg|in [[Narsapur, Medak district]].
File:Ageratum conizoides in Narshapur forest, AP W IMG 0805.jpg|in [[Narsapur, Medak district]].
File:Ageratum conizoides in Narshapur forest, AP W2 IMG 1100.jpg|in [[Narsapur, Medak district]].
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