Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
25273

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 48: 218 (-219), fig. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024602



Common Names

  • Bishopiella elegans
  • Elegans Bishopiella
  • Elegans


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Description

Bishopiella elegans (also called Elegant Bishopiella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bishopiella elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bishopiella elegans is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bishopiella elegans is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are large enough to be planted out.

Where to Find Bishopiella elegans

Bishopiella elegans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in areas with rocky soils and dry climates.

Bishopiella elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bishopiella elegans?

Bishopiella elegans

What type of plant is Bishopiella elegans?

A shrub

Where is Bishopiella elegans found?

Bishopiella elegans is found in the southwestern United States

Species in the Bishopiella 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-123770: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.