Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
5732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 14 (J. A. Murray). 737. 1784 [May-Jun 1784]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005061



Common Names

  • Eupatorium japonicum
  • Eupatorium japonica
  • Eupatorium japonicums


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium wallichii DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium tozanense Hayata [unknown]

Description

Eupatorium japonicum (also called Japanese 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 japonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eupatorium japonicum has white flowers with a yellow center disk. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eupatorium japonicum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy perennial and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or summer, and they should germinate within two weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Eupatorium japonicum

Eupatorium japonicum is native to Japan and can be found in moist woodlands, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Eupatorium japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eupatorium japonicum?

Eupatorium japonicum

What is the common name of Eupatorium japonicum?

Japanese Thoroughwort

What is the natural habitat of Eupatorium japonicum?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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