Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
heterophyllum
ID:
31240

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 180 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030569

Common Names

  • Eupatorium heterophyllum
  • Varied-Leaved Thoroughwort
  • Heterophyllum Thoroughwort

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium mairei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium mairei Leveille [unknown]
  • Eupatorium mairei heterophyllum (DC.) Karthik. & Moorthy [unknown]

Description

Eupatorium heterophyllum (also called variable-leaved thoroughwort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has long, slender leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Eupatorium heterophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eupatorium heterophyllum is white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem with small, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eupatorium heterophyllum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Eupatorium heterophyllum

Eupatorium heterophyllum is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist, open woods and along streams and rivers. It is also found in Canada, from Ontario to Newfoundland.

Eupatorium heterophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eupatorium heterophyllum?

Eupatorium heterophyllum

What type of plant is Eupatorium heterophyllum?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Eupatorium heterophyllum native to?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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,