Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 306 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000105611
Common Names
- Eupatoriastrum angulifolium
- Angulifolium Eupatoriastrum
- Angulifolium Thoroughwort
Synonyms
- Eupatorium angulifolium B.L.Rob. [unknown]
- Eupatorium petasites Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Eupatoriastrum angulifolium (also called Angled-leaved Eupatoriastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Eupatoriastrum angulifolium is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make dyes and as a source of natural rubber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eupatoriastrum angulifolium has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eupatoriastrum angulifolium is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Eupatoriastrum angulifolium
Eupatoriastrum angulifolium can be found in Mexico and Central America, growing in dry, open areas.
Eupatoriastrum angulifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eupatoriastrum angulifolium?
Eupatoriastrum angulifolium
What is the common name of Eupatoriastrum angulifolium?
Angled-Leaf Thoroughwort
What is the family of Eupatoriastrum angulifolium?
Asteraceae
Species in the Eupatoriastrum genus
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,