Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
inulaefolium
ID:
51010

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19(7): 434 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050339



Common Names

  • Austroeupatorium inulaefolium
  • Astragalillo
  • Astragalillo de prado


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium pallidum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium entreriense Hieron. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium orgyale DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium suaveolens Kunth [unknown]
  • Uncasia pallescens Greene [unknown]
  • Eupatorium inulifolium suaveolens Hieron. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium horsfieldii Mig. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium inulaefolium Kunth [unknown]
  • Austroeupatorium entreriense (Hieron.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium duodecimiflorum Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium cinereum Wall. ex Griseb. [deprecated]
  • Eupatorium paranense Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium pallescens pallescens [unknown]
  • Eupatorium molle Kunth [unknown]
  • Eupatorium pallescens DC. [unknown]

Description

Austroeupatorium inulaefolium (also called Inula-leaved Austroeupatorium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America and is usually found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Austroeupatorium inulaefolium is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Austroeupatorium inulaefolium has small, white flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have opposite, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austroeupatorium inulaefolium is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Austroeupatorium inulaefolium

Austroeupatorium inulaefolium is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Austroeupatorium inulaefolium FAQ

What is the common name of Austroeupatorium inulaefolium?

Ironweed

What is the scientific name of Ironweed?

Austroeupatorium inulaefolium

What is the natural habitat of Ironweed?

Ironweed is native to the southeastern United States

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-148874: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
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.