Chinese eupatorium
Eupatorium fortunei Turcz.
Eupatorium fortunei, a member of the Asteraceae family, is a plant species native to Asia. It is rare in the wild but often cultivated for its fragrant properties. The plant produces white to reddish flowers and emits a lavender-like scent when crushed. In China, it is used to produce fragrant oils.
Description
Eupatorium fortunei, described by Turcz. in 1851, is found across regions including China, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. It is part of the genus Eupatorium and belongs to the Asteraceae family. The plant is known for its aromatic qualities, with crushed leaves and flowers emitting a scent similar to lavender. In China, it is utilized in the production of fragrant oils. Despite its cultivation, it is considered uncommon in its natural habitat.
Other common names
Chinese eupatorium
Distribution
China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Hainan · India · Inner Mongolia · Japan · Korea · Laos · Manchuria · Qinghai · Thailand · Tibet · Vietnam · Xinjiang
Synonyms
Eupatorium fortunei var. fortuneiEupatorium fortunei f. fortuneiEupatorium caespitosumEupatorium stoechadosmumEupatorium chinense var. tripartitum
