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Richweed

Ageratina altissima

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Bangladesh, Japan, Vietnam), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus
Ageratina
Species
Ageratina altissima (Richweed)

Names in Other Languages

French eupatoire à feuilles molles
German weiße Natternwurz

Similar Species in Ageratina

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Creeping croftonweed
Ageratina riparia
Not Evaluated
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Havana snakeroot
Ageratina havanensis
Least Concern
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Sticky snakeroot
Ageratina adenophora
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Richweed?
The scientific name of Richweed is Ageratina altissima. It belongs to the genus Ageratina.
Where does Richweed live?
Richweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Bangladesh, Japan, Vietnam), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Bangladesh, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden, United States, Vietnam.
What family does Richweed belong to?
Richweed (Ageratina altissima) belongs to the genus Ageratina, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Richweed belong to?
Richweed (Ageratina altissima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Richweed?
The closest relatives of Richweed in the genus Ageratina include Creeping croftonweed, Havana snakeroot, Sticky snakeroot.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Ageratina — 4 Species

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Creeping croftonweed
Ageratina riparia
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Havana snakeroot
Ageratina havanensis
LC
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Richweed
Ageratina altissima
NE
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Sticky snakeroot
Ageratina adenophora
NE
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