Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
erectus
ID:
72512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 40 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071841



Common Names

  • Elephant's Foot
  • Elephant's Ear
  • Elephant's Trunk


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Description

Elephantopus erectus (also called Elephant's Foot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Elephantopus erectus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elephantopus erectus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elephantopus erectus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Elephantopus erectus

Elephantopus erectus is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It is typically found in open meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Elephantopus erectus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elephantopus erectus?

Elephantopus erectus

What is the natural habitat of Elephantopus erectus?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

What are the uses of Elephantopus erectus?

It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.

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-28602: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.