Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 34 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021955
Common Names
- Three-angled Eupatorium
- Three-angled Boneset
- Three-angled Thoroughwort
Synonyms
- Eupatorium vitifolium Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Bulbostylis triangularis DC. [unknown]
- Hebeclinium vitifolium Sch.Bip. ex Klatt [unknown]
- Eupatorium vitifolium Klatt [unknown]
- Carphephorus triangularis A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Eupatoriastrum triangulare (also called the triangle-leaved thoroughwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Eupatoriastrum triangulare is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and other pollinators. It can also be used as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Eupatoriastrum triangulare flower is yellow and has a star-shaped center. Its seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eupatoriastrum triangulare is a perennial that can be propagated by division. Dig up the plant in early spring or late fall and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist until the plants are established. Fertilize the plants once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Eupatoriastrum triangulare
Eupatoriastrum triangulare is native to North America and can be found in the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Eupatoriastrum triangulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eupatoriastrum triangulare?
Eupatoriastrum triangulare
What is the family of Eupatoriastrum triangulare?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Eupatoriastrum triangulare?
Triangular-Leaved Thoroughwort
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,