Elekmania barahonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barahonensis
ID:
66534
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 68 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065863
Common Names
- Elekmania barahonensis
- Barahona Elekmania
- Barahona Elekmania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Senecio barahonensis Urb. [unknown]
Description
Elekmania barahonensis (also called Barahona Elekmania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Dominican Republic and is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Elekmania barahonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elekmania barahonensis has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The flowers are composed of 5-7 ray florets and numerous disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow cotyledons and long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elekmania barahonensis is a perennial herb that is native to Colombia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to plant in the spring or early summer. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.
Where to Find Elekmania barahonensis
Elekmania barahonensis is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the wild in the islands of El Hierro, La Gomera, and La Palma.
Elekmania barahonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elekmania barahonensis?
Elekmania barahonensis
What is the common name of Elekmania barahonensis?
Barahona Elekmania
What is the habitat of Elekmania barahonensis?
It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites
Species in the Elekmania 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-22760: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.