Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18(1-2, Beibl. 43): 46 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092107
Common Names
- Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana
- Hoffmann's Eupatoriopsis
- Hoffmann's Eupatoriopsis
Description
Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana (also called Hoffmann's Eupatoriopsis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are yellowish-green and have a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Dig up the plant and carefully separate the clumps of roots and replant them in the desired location.
Where to Find Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana
Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana is native to Central and South America.
Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana?
Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana
What is the family of Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Eupatoriopsis hoffmanniana?
Hoffmann's Eupatoriopsis
Species in the Eupatoriopsis genus
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,