Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
echitifolia
ID:
114641

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67(4): 291 (1989): (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113970



Common Names

  • Acilepidopsis echitifolia
  • Forked Acilepidopsis
  • Forked Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia ararana (Gardner) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia echitifolia Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia echitifolia (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia fruticulosa fruticulosa [unknown]
  • Cacalia hieronymi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia ararana Gardner [unknown]

Description

Acilepidopsis echitifolia (also called Echites-Leaved Acilepidopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers, and grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acilepidopsis echitifolia is used as a medicinal plant and is also used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acilepidopsis echitifolia is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the top of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acilepidopsis echitifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Acilepidopsis echitifolia

Acilepidopsis echitifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Acilepidopsis echitifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acilepidopsis echitifolia?

Acilepidopsis echitifolia

What is the common name of Acilepidopsis echitifolia?

Echitifolia Acilepidopsis

What is the habitat of Acilepidopsis echitifolia?

Dry, rocky slopes

Species in the Acilepidopsis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-75480: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.