Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fistulosum
ID:
51561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barratt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
in Wood, Class-Book, ed. 10 314. 1849

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050890



Common Names

  • Fistular Eupatorium
  • Fistular Boneset
  • Fistular Thoroughwort


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Description

Eupatorium fistulosum (also called Joe-Pye Weed, Trumpetweed, and Gravelroot, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and tall, pinkish-purple flower clusters. It is found in wet, marshy areas and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Eupatorium fistulosum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eupatorium fistulosum has white flowers with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eupatorium fistulosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet, soggy soil. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year in the spring.

Where to Find Eupatorium fistulosum

Eupatorium fistulosum can be found in wet, marshy areas in the eastern United States and Canada.

Eupatorium fistulosum FAQ

What are the common names of Eupatorium fistulosum?

Hollow Joe-Pye Weed, Trumpetweed

What is the natural habitat of Eupatorium fistulosum?

Wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks

What is the scientific classification of Eupatorium fistulosum?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Eupatorium; Species: E. fistulosum

What are the medicinal uses of Eupatorium fistulosum?

It is used as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory

What is the optimal soil type for Eupatorium fistulosum?

Moist, well-drained soil

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-149429: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Barratt (1796-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barratt' in the authors string.