Status:
valid
Authors:
Cronquist
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 37: 238(-240), fig (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051316
Common Names
- Godfrey's Thoroughwort
- Godfrey's Boneset
- Godfrey's Eupatorium
Description
Eupatorium godfreyanum (also called Godfrey's Thoroughwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soils. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eupatorium godfreyanum is used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eupatorium godfreyanum is a small, white flower head with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eupatorium godfreyanum is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Eupatorium godfreyanum
Eupatorium godfreyanum can be found in the dry forests of the Brazilian Cerrado, as well as in the Gran Chaco of Paraguay and Argentina.
Eupatorium godfreyanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eupatorium godfreyanum?
Eupatorium godfreyanum
What is the common name of Eupatorium godfreyanum?
Godfrey's Thoroughwort
What is the habitat of Eupatorium godfreyanum?
It is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
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,