The difference between Ageratum and False Stinkweed

Differences between the families of Ageratum and Pseudostoma

Although ageratum and false stinkweed belong to the same Asteraceae family, ageratum belongs to the genus Artemisia while false stinkweed belongs to the genus Eupatorium. They are in the same family but different genera.

The leaves of ageratum and stinkweed are different

The leaves of Ageratum are broadly ovate or ovate, with a relatively rounded shape, blunt serrations, and unclear serrations on the edges, while the leaves of Pseudofoetida are ovate, broadly ovate, or diamond-shaped, with a relatively pointed shape and obvious serrations on the edges. In terms of the smell of the leaves, when rubbing the leaves of false stinkweed, you can smell a pungent smell similar to cat urine, while the smell of ageratum is relatively light.

The involucres of Ageratum and Pseudostoma are different

The difference is quite obvious. The involucre of Ageratum is cup-shaped, while that of Pseudocerma is long cylindrical or bell-shaped.

Ageratum and stinkweed work differently

Although both plants are invasive species, Ageratum has certain ornamental value and medicinal effects. At present, it seems that false stinkweed only causes harm, and preventing and controlling false stinkweed is a more important task because it repels other grasses wherever it goes, seriously affecting the plant diversity of the area. Moreover, false stinkweed can seriously consume soil nutrients, destroy soil fertility and tillability. In addition, false stinkweed will secrete a toxic odor, which is not conducive to livestock foraging.