Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gnaphalioides
ID:
80207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Candollea 48: 520, fig. 2 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079536



Common Names

  • Eupatorium
  • Gnaphalioides
  • Woolly Thoroughwort


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Description

Eupatorium gnaphalioides (also called Eupatorium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in humid montane forests, at elevations of 2000-3000 meters. Its physical characteristics include a basal rosette of leaves, and a flowering stem with few flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eupatorium gnaphalioides is a plant used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eupatorium gnaphalioides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eupatorium gnaphalioides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to propagate by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Eupatorium gnaphalioides

Eupatorium gnaphalioides is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Eupatorium gnaphalioides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Eupatorium gnaphalioides?

Eupatorium gnaphalioides is native to the Andean region of Colombia.

What is the growth habit of Eupatorium gnaphalioides?

Eupatorium gnaphalioides is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall.

What is the flowering period of Eupatorium gnaphalioides?

Eupatorium gnaphalioides typically flowers from April to June.

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