Creeping croftonweed
Ageratina riparia (Regel) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Ageratina riparia (Regel) R.M.King & H.Rob., commonly known as creeping croftonweed, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to Mexico, it has become widespread in regions such as the Caribbean, Hawaii, South Africa, Southeast Asia, Macaronesia, Oceania, Peru, and the Indian subcontinent. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant but is considered invasive in tropical climates, prompting the development of control measures to limit its spread.
Description
Ageratina riparia is a species that has naturalized in many tropical and subtropical regions, including Madeira, ZA, LK, PT, KM, JM, MU, ID, IN, MG, ES, AU, TL, NZ, PE, Reunion, and Hawaii. It was first published in 1970 and is known for its invasive potential in warm climates. The plant is frequently found in disturbed habitats and is managed through various control strategies to prevent ecological disruption.
Other common names
Creeping croftonweedmistflowerriver-eupatoriumspreading snakeroot
Distribution
Madeira · Madeira Island · TW · ZA · LK · PT · KM · JM · MU · ID · IN · MG · ES · AU · TL · NZ · PE · Reunion · Hawaii · Assam · Bermuda · Canary Is. · Cuba · India · Jamaica · Jawa · KwaZulu-Natal · Malaya · Mauritius · Mexico Central
Synonyms
Eupatorium ripariumEupatorium harrisiiAgeratina ventillanaEupatorium ventillanum
