Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
urbanii
ID:
20199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ekman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(11): 55. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019528



Common Names

  • Eupatorium
  • Urbanii
  • Urbani's Eupatorium


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Description

Eupatorium urbanii (also called Urban's Boneset, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers that form a flat-topped inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Eupatorium urbanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eupatorium urbanii is a yellow-orange composite flower head with a diameter of 2-4 cm. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few short, sparsely-branched hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eupatorium urbanii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eupatorium urbanii

Eupatorium urbanii is native to Central and South America and can be found in wet, tropical forests.

Eupatorium urbanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eupatorium urbanii?

Eupatorium urbanii

What type of plant is Eupatorium urbanii?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Eupatorium urbanii found?

It is native to South America

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-118882: Based on the initial data import
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.