Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 176 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065095
Common Names
- Eupatorium leptophyllum
- Leptophyllum Eupatorium
- Eupatorium
Synonyms
- Traganthes leptophylla Greene [unknown]
- Eupatorium capillifolium leptophyllum (DC.) H.E.Ahles [unknown]
Description
Eupatorium leptophyllum (also called Slender-leaved Boneset, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that appear in the summer. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eupatorium leptophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eupatorium leptophyllum is white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eupatorium leptophyllum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock can be done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Eupatorium leptophyllum
Eupatorium leptophyllum is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Eupatorium leptophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eupatorium leptophyllum?
Eupatorium leptophyllum
What is the common name of Eupatorium leptophyllum?
Slender-Leaved Thoroughwort
What is the habitat of Eupatorium leptophyllum?
It is found in dry open woods, prairies, and disturbed areas.
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,