Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
6079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 334. 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005408



Common Names

  • Elliptic Eclipta
  • False Daisy
  • Yerba de tago


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Description

Eclipta elliptica (also called False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It grows in moist soils, such as along streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eclipta elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eclipta elliptica is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eclipta elliptica is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or summer. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Eclipta elliptica

Eclipta elliptica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an annual herb that grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks.

Eclipta elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eclipta elliptica?

Eclipta elliptica

What is the common name of Eclipta elliptica?

Elliptic False Daisy

What is the habitat of Eclipta elliptica?

It is found in moist, disturbed areas such as ditches and roadsides.

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:202747-1: Based on the initial data import