Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
compositifolium
ID:
5744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 199 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005073



Common Names

  • Eupatorium
  • Thoroughwort
  • Joe-Pye Weed


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Synonyms

  • Chrysocoma coronopifolia (Willd.) Michx. [unknown]
  • Traganthes compositifolia Greene [unknown]
  • Chrysocoma coronopifolia Michx. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium racemosum Bertol. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium coronopifolium Willd. [unknown]

Description

Eupatorium compositifolium (also called Composite-Leaved Thoroughwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a single stem with white flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Eupatorium compositifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eupatorium compositifolium is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eupatorium compositifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Eupatorium compositifolium

Eupatorium compositifolium can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.

Eupatorium compositifolium FAQ

What type of plant is Eupatorium compositifolium?

Eupatorium compositifolium is a species of flowering plant in the aster family.

Where does Eupatorium compositifolium grow?

Eupatorium compositifolium is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

What are the uses of Eupatorium compositifolium?

Eupatorium compositifolium is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-104883: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.