Eupatorium lindleyanum

Physical Characteristics

Eupatorium lindleyanum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic Antidote Antitussive Diuretic Dysentery Restorative Women's complaints The whole plant is anthelmintic, antidote, antitussive, diuretic and restorative[178, 218]. It is used internally in the treatment of bronchitis and dysentery[238]. Externally, it is applied to swellings and wounds and is also important in the treatment of women's complaints, especially before and after parturition[218]. It is also used in the treatment of parasitic worms[218]. The leaves and stems are harvested in the summer before the flower buds open, and are dried for later use[238].

Known Hazards

None known