Ageratum conyzoides
| Ageratum conyzoides | |
|---|---|
| File:Ageratum conyzoides 1.jpg | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Eupatorieae |
| Genus: | Ageratum |
| Species: | A. conyzoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Ageratum conyzoides 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 cm long, and flowers are white to mauve.[1]
In Vietnamese, the plant is called cứt lợn (Pig Feces) due to its growth in dirty areas.[2]
Uses
It has medicinal plant properties. However, it's limited for internal use due to toxicity issues. It is also an insecticide and nematicide.[3]
Toxicity
Ingesting A. conyzoides can cause liver lesions and tumors.[4][5] The plant contains the pyrrolizidine alkaloids lycopsamine and echinatine.[6]
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.[7][8]
References
- ↑ NSW Flora Online, Ageratum conyzoides
- ↑ http://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%E1%BB%A9t_l%E1%BB%A3n
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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 [1]
- ↑ 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[2]
- ↑ Molyneux, R., "Hepatatoxic alkaloids in Afghan and Ethioipian cereal grains: a need for rapid screening methods", AOAC Pacific Northwest Section, Annual Meeting, June 2009.[3]
- ↑ Global Compendium of Weeds, Ageratum conyzoides (Asteraceae)
- ↑ Alan S. Weakley (April 2008). "Flora of the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia, and Surrounding Areas".
External links
- Plants For Future: Ageratum conyzoides
- Tropical Plant Database: Ageratum conyzoides
- (Portuguese) Ageratum conyzoides photos
Gallery
- Ageratum conizoides in Narshapur forest, AP W IMG 1100.jpg
- Ageratum conizoides in Narshapur forest, AP W IMG 0808.jpg
- Ageratum conizoides in Narshapur forest, AP W IMG 0805.jpg
- Ageratum conizoides in Narshapur forest, AP W2 IMG 1100.jpg
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