Ageratina dendroides is a species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. Etymology Ageratina is derived from Greek meaning 'un-aging', in reference to the flowers keeping their color for a long time. This name was used by Dioscorides for a number of different plants. References dendroides Flora of Ecuador Vulnerable plants Plants described in 1826 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot