G. Erida, C.N. Ichsan, Syamsuddin, T. Kurniawan, Iqra H. Khan, A. Javaid
Ageratum conyzoides L. (family- Asteraceae), called billygoat, is an annual aromatic plant. It is an invasive weed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It contains a wide variety of secondary metabolites with many biological activities [antibacterial, antifungal, anti- insecticidal and herbicidal]. This review describes the taxonomy, description, botanical characteristics, future research lines and the herbicidal potential of its secondary metabolites for weeds management based on literature from 1999-2021. Its herbicidal potential varies with extract sources, solvent types, phytochemical test methods, target weed species and plant interferences. Based on the review, A. conyzoides extract and its constituents may act as a promising biosource for formulations of effective bio-herbicides. © 2023, International Allelopathy Foundation. All rights reserved.
Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Darussalam, 23111, Indonesia
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