Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
patentipilis
ID:
28488

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Pruski & G.P.Méndez

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 25(96): 316. 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027817



Common Names

  • Elaphandra patentipilis
  • Patent-haired Elaphandra
  • Upright Elaphandra


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Synonyms

  • Aspilia patentipilis S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Elaphandra patentipilis (also called Elaphandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It has a single stem that grows up to 1m tall, and is covered in small, white hairs. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the tropical regions of Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Elaphandra patentipilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elaphandra patentipilis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaphandra patentipilis is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that is native to Australia. It typically grows to 12-18” tall and features small, daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with white rays and yellow center disks. It is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and will spread by rhizomes to form colonies. It is a good choice for rock gardens, edging, borders or ground cover. Propagate by division or seed.

Where to Find Elaphandra patentipilis

Elaphandra patentipilis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina.

Elaphandra patentipilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaphandra patentipilis?

Elaphandra patentipilis

What are the common names of Elaphandra patentipilis?

Hairy Elaphandra

What is the natural habitat of Elaphandra patentipilis?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Mediterranean region

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-126887: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
Gina Paola Méndez (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Méndez' in the authors string.