Eupatorium shimadai - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shimadai
ID:
22537
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 1: 284 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021866
Common Names
- Eupatorium shimadai
- Shimadai eupatorium
- Shimadai thoroughwort
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Eupatorium shimadai (also called Shimada's Eupatorium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has white flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Japan and can be found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eupatorium shimadai is an edible plant that can be used in salads and soups. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eupatorium shimadai is yellow with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Eupatorium shimadai is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist soil and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It can be propagated from seed in the spring or division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the fall when the plant is dormant. The plant can also be propagated by root cuttings.
Where to Find Eupatorium shimadai
Eupatorium shimadai is found in Japan, Korea, and China.
Eupatorium shimadai FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eupatorium shimadai?
Eupatorium shimadai
What is the common name of Eupatorium shimadai?
Shimada's Eupatorium
What is the natural habitat of Eupatorium shimadai?
Grassy areas in Japan
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-121146: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.