Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 837 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135891
Common Names
- Chinese Eupatorium
- Chinese Boneset
- Boneset
Description
Eupatorium chinense (also called Chinese Boneset, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It has large, toothed leaves and white flower heads. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eupatorium chinense is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eupatorium chinense is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eupatorium chinense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Eupatorium chinense
Eupatorium chinense is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Eupatorium chinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eupatorium chinense?
Eupatorium chinense
What is the common name of Eupatorium chinense?
Chinese Boneset
What is the natural habitat of Eupatorium chinense?
Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
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,