Elephantopus elatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatus
ID:
19447
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bertol.
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Misc. Bot. xi. 21
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018776
Common Names
- Elephantopus elatus
- Elevated Elephant's Foot
- Elevated Elephantopus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elephantopus elatus (also called Upright Elephant's Foot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Elephantopus elatus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elephantopus elatus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elephantopus elatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Elephantopus elatus
Elephantopus elatus is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Elephantopus elatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elephantopus elatus?
Elephantopus elatus
What is the common name of Elephantopus elatus?
Tall Elephant's Foot
What type of plant is Elephantopus elatus?
Perennial herb
Species in the Elephantopus genus
Elephantopus mollis, Elephantopus micropappus, Elephantopus piauiensis, Elephantopus scaber, Elephantopus elatus, Elephantopus angolensis, Elephantopus biflorus, Elephantopus carolinianus, Elephantopus pratensis, Elephantopus multisetus, Elephantopus racemosus, Elephantopus dilatatus, Elephantopus erectus, Elephantopus tomentosus, Elephantopus nudicaulis, Elephantopus carolinianus, Elephantopus palustris, Elephantopus hirtiflorus, Elephantopus pratensis, Elephantopus nudatus, Elephantopus senegalensis, Elephantopus mendoncae, Elephantopus elongatus, Elephantopus riparius, Elephantopus arenarius,
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-118157: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Bertoloni (1775-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bertol.' in the authors string.