Agrimonia eupatoria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 448 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001006654
Common Names
- Common Agrimony
- Church Steeples
- Sticklewort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrimonia eupatoria (also called common agrimony, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the Midwest United States. It has yellow flowers and red fruits. It is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Agrimonia eupatoria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agrimonia eupatoria sub. asiatica (Juz.) SkalickýAgrimonia eupatoria sub. grandis (Andrz. ex C.A.Mey.) Bornm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Agrimonia eupatoria has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark and glossy. The seedlings are small and have three leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrimonia eupatoria is a deciduous perennial plant that can reach a height of up to 1 m. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Agrimonia eupatoria
Agrimonia eupatoria can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.
Species in the Agrimonia genus
Agrimonia nipponica, Agrimonia wirtgenii, Agrimonia macrocarpa, Agrimonia pringlei, Agrimonia coreana, Agrimonia gorovoii, Agrimonia hirsuta, Agrimonia zeylanica, Agrimonia granulosa, Agrimonia nippono-pilosa, Agrimonia aitchisonii, Agrimonia repens, Agrimonia bracteata, Agrimonia incisa, Agrimonia procera, Agrimonia eupatoria, Agrimonia gryposepala, Agrimonia microcarpa, Agrimonia parviflora, Agrimonia pubescens, Agrimonia rostellata, Agrimonia striata, Agrimonia pilosa,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-408: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.