Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 69 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082549
Common Names
- Buch's Elekmania
- Buch's Daisy
- Buch's Fleabane
Synonyms
- Pluchea domingensis Klatt [unknown]
- Senecio buchii Urb. [unknown]
Description
Elekmania buchii (also called Buch's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Elekmania buchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elekmania buchii has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elekmania buchii is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Prune regularly to keep the plant looking tidy and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Elekmania buchii
Elekmania buchii is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Elekmania buchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elekmania buchii?
Elekmania buchii
What is the common name of Elekmania buchii?
Buch's Elekmania
What type of plant is Elekmania buchii?
A perennial herb
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,