Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19(7): 433 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129775
Common Names
- Austroeupatorium chaparense
- Chapare Eupatorium
- Chapare Snakeroot
Synonyms
- Eupatorium chaparense B.L.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Austroeupatorium chaparense (also called Chapare Austroeupatorium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Americas. It typically grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Austroeupatorium chaparense is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. The flowers are used to make tea and the stems are used to make baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Austroeupatorium chaparense has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Austroeupatorium chaparense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Austroeupatorium chaparense
Austroeupatorium chaparense can be found in the dry regions of Mexico and Central America.
Austroeupatorium chaparense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austroeupatorium chaparense?
Austroeupatorium chaparense
What is the common name of Austroeupatorium chaparense?
Chapare Eupatorium
What is the natural habitat of Austroeupatorium chaparense?
Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
Species in the Austroeupatorium genus
Austroeupatorium morii,
Austroeupatorium rosmarinaceum,
Austroeupatorium inulaefolium,
Austroeupatorium apense,
Austroeupatorium patens,
Austroeupatorium albescens,
Austroeupatorium picturatum,
Austroeupatorium laetevirens,
Austroeupatorium paulinum,
Austroeupatorium silphiifolium,
Austroeupatorium decemflorum,
Austroeupatorium neglectum,
Austroeupatorium chaparense,
Austroeupatorium cordato-acuminatum,
Austroeupatorium petrophilum,
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,