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Ageratum conyzoides (1 Page of 5) The Ageratum conyzoides plant species is found in S. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ageratum conyzoides Family: Compositae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1 Mature Width: Habitat: A common weed of cultivated ground, having spread from its native range to all areas of the Tropics within 20° of the Equator, to an altitude of 2,500 metres[200].
Medicinal Information: The juice of the root is antilithic[240, 243].
The leaves are styptic[240]. They are applied to cuts and sores and are also used externally in the treatment of ague[240, 243].
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