Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiocarpa
ID:
21742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 9: 240 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021071



Common Names

  • Leiocarpa Eclipta
  • Leiocarpa False Daisy
  • Leiocarpa Yerba de tago


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Description

Eclipta leiocarpa (also called White Eclipta, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and grows in moist, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eclipta leiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eclipta leiocarpa has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a rosette-like structure with hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eclipta leiocarpa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Eclipta leiocarpa

Eclipta leiocarpa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in moist habitats such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps. It is also found in parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Eclipta leiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eclipta leiocarpa?

Eclipta leiocarpa

What is the common name of Eclipta leiocarpa?

Smooth eclipta

What is the natural habitat of Eclipta leiocarpa?

Eclipta leiocarpa is native to the tropical regions of Asia, including India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

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-120375: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.