Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 39: 93 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126084
Common Names
- Nelson's Eupatorium
- Nelson's Thoroughwort
- Nelson's Joe-Pye Weed
Synonyms
- Eupatoriastrum nelsonii cardiophyllum B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [unknown]
- Eupatorium ultraisthmium McVaugh [unknown]
- Eupatoriastrum nelsonii nelsonii [unknown]
Description
Eupatoriastrum nelsonii (also called Nelson's Thoroughwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of about 0.6 m. It is native to the western United States and Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eupatoriastrum nelsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eupatoriastrum nelsonii is a white composite flower head with white disc florets and white ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eupatoriastrum nelsonii is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Eupatoriastrum nelsonii
Eupatoriastrum nelsonii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Eupatoriastrum nelsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eupatoriastrum nelsonii?
Eupatoriastrum nelsonii
What is the family of Eupatoriastrum nelsonii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Eupatoriastrum nelsonii?
Nelson's eupatoriastrum
Species in the Eupatoriastrum genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,