Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amabile
ID:
84590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 1: 283 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083919

Common Names

  • Eupatorium amabile
  • Amabile Eupatorium
  • Amabile

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Description

Eupatorium amabile (also called 'Eupatorium', 'Joe-Pye Weed' and 'Gravel Root', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, thickets, and along streambanks. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 15 cm long. Its flowers are pinkish-purple and clustered in large, flat-topped heads.

Uses & Benefits

Eupatorium amabile is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food plant for livestock. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eupatorium amabile has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eupatorium amabile is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Eupatorium amabile

Eupatorium amabile is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Eupatorium amabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eupatorium amabile?

Eupatorium amabile

What is the common name of Eupatorium amabile?

Bushy Boneset

What is the natural habitat of Eupatorium amabile?

Moist woods, thickets, and meadows

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-40387: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.