Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
silphiifolium
ID:
98582

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 51: 179 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000097911



Common Names

  • White Snakeroot
  • Eupatorium Silphifolium
  • Silphium


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Synonyms

  • Austroeupatorium monardifolium (Walp.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium monardifolium Walp. [unknown]
  • Austroeupatorium monardaefolium (Walp.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium monardaefolium Walp. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium silphiifolium Marloth [unknown]
  • Eupatorium asperifolium Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium silphiifolium Mart. [unknown]

Description

Austroeupatorium silphiifolium (also called 'Silphium-leaved Boneset', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Austroeupatorium silphiifolium is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Austroeupatorium silphiifolium are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Austroeupatorium silphiifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Austroeupatorium silphiifolium

Austroeupatorium silphiifolium is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Austroeupatorium silphiifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Austroeupatorium silphiifolium?

Austroeupatorium silphiifolium

What is the common name of Austroeupatorium silphiifolium?

Silphium-leaved Austroeupatorium

What is the natural habitat of Austroeupatorium silphiifolium?

It is found in dry, open woods and grassy areas in the eastern 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-5428: 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.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.