Ageratina rhypodes explained

Ageratina rhypodes is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Etymology

Ageratina is derived from Greek meaning 'un-aging', in reference to the flowers keeping their color for a long time. This name was used by Dioscorides for a number of different plants.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. (hardback), (paperback). pp 39