Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
capillifolium
ID:
117070

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Small ex Porter & Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 311 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116399

Common Names

  • Eupatorium Capillifolium
  • Capillifolium Eupatorium
  • Eupatorium

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Description

Eupatorium capillifolium (also called Dog-fennel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in disturbed soils and is often found in fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Eupatorium capillifolium is a medicinal plant that can be used to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eupatorium capillifolium has small, white flowers that grow in flat-topped clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eupatorium capillifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Eupatorium capillifolium

Eupatorium capillifolium can be found in the eastern United States and parts of Canada.

Eupatorium capillifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eupatorium capillifolium?

Eupatorium capillifolium

What are the common names of Eupatorium capillifolium?

Dog-Fennel, Dog Fennel, Dogfennel, False Boneset, Hairy Boneset, Hairy Eupatorium, Hairy Thoroughwort

Where is Eupatorium capillifolium native to?

Eupatorium capillifolium is native to the eastern United States.

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-77803: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Thomas Conrad Porter (1822-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porter' in the authors string.