White Weed (Engl.),
Ageratum conyzoides L.
SkinHerbaceous annual Height: 1-2 m Leaves: Leaves simple, not divided or lobed, opposite, ovate, hairy, margin coarsely dentate, apex acute, base rounded or truncate, pinnately veined (1) Flowers: Flowers bisexual, grouped together in a terminal head, consisting of tubular flowers only, sessile, white, light blue (1) or pale puple. Fruits: Fruit, one-seeded achene, pappus present (1)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Anemia. Preparation: Boil the roots and flowers.. Part used: Roots, Flower
Preparation
Boil the roots and flowers.
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Terrestrial, usually on open areas, along the roads, gardens
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Ageratum conyzoides L.
- Local Name
- White Weed (Engl.),
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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