Ageratum conyzoides 0
Author: Carl von Linné (1707-1778)Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Asteroideae Tribe: Eupatorieae Subtribe: Ageratinae
Genus: Ageratum
English name: Billygoat weed
Zone: South Africa
References
- Allelopathic plants. Ageratum conyzoides L, Kong, CHUIHUA and Hu, F and Xu, XIAOHUA and Liang, WENJU and Zhang, CHAOXIAN. Allelopath. J 2004 Vol. 14 pag. 1-12. ResearchGate
References for the genus
- A monograph of the genus Ageratum L.(Compositae-Eupatorieae), Johnson, Miles F. Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 1971 pag. 6-88. JStor
General specifications
Annual or Biennial plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds on the surface of Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The viability of the seeds, kept under good conditions, is one year.
Germination references
- Allelopathic Effects of Water Extracts of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) on Seed Germination of Ageratum conyzoides, Zhang, Shuangshuang and Cheng, Wenlei and Chen, Ye and Jiang, Mingxing and Yin, Genshen. Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment 2023 Vol. 12(2) pag. 124-133. Address
- Allelopathic plants. Ageratum conyzoides L, Kong, CHUIHUA and Hu, F and Xu, XIAOHUA and Liang, WENJU and Zhang, CHAOXIAN. Allelopath. J 2004 Vol. 14 pag. 1-12. ResearchGate
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Germination references
- Allelopathic Effects of Water Extracts of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) on Seed Germination of Ageratum conyzoides, Zhang, Shuangshuang and Cheng, Wenlei and Chen, Ye and Jiang, Mingxing and Yin, Genshen. Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment 2023 Vol. 12(2) pag. 124-133. Address
- Allelopathic plants. Ageratum conyzoides L, Kong, CHUIHUA and Hu, F and Xu, XIAOHUA and Liang, WENJU and Zhang, CHAOXIAN. Allelopath. J 2004 Vol. 14 pag. 1-12. ResearchGate
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Experiences in the garden
11-03-19A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Palm Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
27-03-19 Sown 50 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre4.
Protocol: Spring Surface Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light
29-04-20 Sown 30 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre3.
Protocol: Spring Surface Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light
24-05-21 Sown 30 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre3.
Protocol: Spring Surface Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light
24-05-22 Sown 30 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre3.
Protocol: Spring Surface Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light
07-07-23 Sown 12 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre7.
Protocol: Spring Surface Sowing mix+Sand >77°F Damp substrate+Light
16-10-19B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Palm Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)