Ageratum conyzoides

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Botanical Description: Ageratum conyzoides is an annual herb that typically grows between 30 to 100 cm tall. The stems are erect, branched, and covered in fine hairs, giving the plant a soft texture. The leaves of Ageratum conyzoides are opposite, broadly ovate, 2-7 cm long, with a serrated margin. They are green with a rough surface and are often densely hairy. The leaves contain glands that produce a characteristic odor when crushed, which is not generally pleasant and may deter some herbivores. The plant produces clusters of small fluffy flowers at the ends of the stems. These flowers are typically blue, although some may appear white or pink. It flowers abundantly and can do so throughout the year in tropical climates, with peaks often occurring in the wetter months. The fruit is a small achene.
Flowering/Fruiting: Flowers generally around May to September.
Plant Uses: Medicinal Uses(Traditional Medicine and Essential Oils) and Agricultural Uses.
Origin: Introduced
Locality: University of Port Harcourt Abuja Campus. (Infront of the Faculty of Science Building).
Habit: Herb
Mode: Wild