Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Candollea 48 237 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121163
Common Names
- Amambay Boneset
- Eupatorium amambayense
- Amambay Thoroughwort
Description
Eupatorium amambayense (also called Amambay Boneset, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eupatorium amambayense is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach and intestinal problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eupatorium amambayense is white in color and has a star-like shape. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eupatorium amambayense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Eupatorium amambayense
Eupatorium amambayense is native to Paraguay and can be found in moist meadows and open woodlands.
Eupatorium amambayense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eupatorium amambayense?
Eupatorium amambayense
What is the common name of Eupatorium amambayense?
Amambay Eupatorium
What is the natural habitat of Eupatorium amambayense?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in South America.
Species in the Eupatorium genus
Eupatorium sambucifolium,
Eupatorium japonicum,
Eupatorium compositifolium,
Eupatorium maracayuense,
Eupatorium omeiense,
Eupatorium urbanii,
Eupatorium doichangense,
Eupatorium lindleyanum,
Eupatorium shimadai,
Eupatorium leucolepis,
Eupatorium macrochaetum,
Eupatorium perfoliatum,
Eupatorium camiguinense,
Eupatorium heterophyllum,
Eupatorium semiserratum,
Eupatorium asper,
Eupatorium cannabinum,
Eupatorium hyssopifolium,
Eupatorium toppingianum,
Eupatorium areniscophilum,
Eupatorium linearifolium,
Eupatorium fortunei,
Eupatorium tashiroi,
Eupatorium formosanum,
Eupatorium fistulosum,
Eupatorium godfreyanum,
Eupatorium tawadae,
Eupatorium plebeia,
Eupatorium petiolata,
Eupatorium serotinum,
Eupatorium mohrii,
Eupatorium album,
Eupatorium glehnii,
Eupatorium quaternum,
Eupatorium leptophyllum,
Eupatorium rosengurttii,
Eupatorium novae-angliae,
Eupatorium luchuense,
Eupatorium mikanioides,
Eupatorium resinosum,
Eupatorium trichospermoides,
Eupatorium nanchuanense,
Eupatorium gnaphalioides,
Eupatorium pinnatifidum,
Eupatorium variabile,
Eupatorium anomalum,
Eupatorium benguetense,
Eupatorium amabile,
Eupatorium sessilifolium,
Eupatorium rotundifolium,
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,