Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chaparense
ID:
130446

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19(7): 433 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129775



Common Names

  • Austroeupatorium chaparense
  • Chapare Eupatorium
  • Chapare Snakeroot


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium chaparense B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Austroeupatorium chaparense (also called Chapare Austroeupatorium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Americas. It typically grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Austroeupatorium chaparense is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. The flowers are used to make tea and the stems are used to make baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austroeupatorium chaparense has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austroeupatorium chaparense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Austroeupatorium chaparense

Austroeupatorium chaparense can be found in the dry regions of Mexico and Central America.

Austroeupatorium chaparense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austroeupatorium chaparense?

Austroeupatorium chaparense

What is the common name of Austroeupatorium chaparense?

Chapare Eupatorium

What is the natural habitat of Austroeupatorium chaparense?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-90703: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.