Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
purpureum
ID:
78142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) E.E.Lamont

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Sida 21: 902 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077471



Common Names

  • Eutrochium Purpureum
  • Joe-Pye Weed
  • Purple Boneset


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium purpureum L. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium trifoliatum L. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium falcatum Michaux [unknown]
  • Eupatorium purpureum purpureum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium purpureum purpureum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium trifoliatum trifoliatum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium purpureum album Barratt ex Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Eupatorium harnedii E.S.Steele ex Harned [unknown]
  • Eupatoriadelphus purpureus (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium laevigatum Torr. [illegitimate]
  • Eupatorium purpureum falcatum (Michx.) Britton [unknown]
  • Eupatorium fuscorubrum Walter [unknown]
  • Eupatorium trifoliatum amoenum Farw. [unknown]
  • Eupatoriadelphus purpureus purpureus [unknown]
  • Eupatorium purpureum ovatum Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Eupatorium falcatum Michx. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium purpureum purpureum [unknown]
  • Eutrochium purpureum purpureum [unknown]
  • Eupatorium purpureum amoenum (Pursh) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eupatorium purpureum verticillatum Alph.Wood [unknown]
  • Eupatorium trifoliatum hort.dorp. ex Stev. [unknown]
  • Cunigunda purpurea Lunell [unknown]
  • Eupatorium amoenum Pursh [unknown]

Description

Eutrochium purpureum (also called Joe-Pye Weed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows to a height of 1-3 m. It is native to North America, and is found in moist meadows, wet thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eutrochium purpureum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eutrochium purpureum var. holzingeri (Rydb.) E.E.Lamont
Eutrochium purpureum var. carolinianum Sorrie

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eutrochium purpureum is purple and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eutrochium purpureum is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Eutrochium purpureum

Eutrochium purpureum is native to eastern North America. It is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along roadsides.

Eutrochium purpureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eutrochium purpureum?

Eutrochium purpureum

What is the common name of Eutrochium purpureum?

Purple Joe-Pye Weed

Where is Eutrochium purpureum found?

It is found in North America

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-34096: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Eric E. Lamont (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Lamont' in the authors string.