Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mollis
ID:
13220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4: 20 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012549



Common Names

  • Elephantopus mollis
  • Soft Elephantopus
  • Soft-Leaved Elephantopus


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Synonyms

  • Elephantopus martii Graham [unknown]
  • Elephantopus scaber auct.non L. [deprecated]
  • Elephantopus serratus Blanco [unknown]
  • Elephantopus pilosus Philipson [unknown]
  • Elephantopus sordidus Salisb. [unknown]
  • Elephantopus mollis mollis [unknown]
  • Elephantopus pilosus Philip. [deprecated]
  • Elephantopus cernuus Vell.Conc. [unknown]
  • Elephantopus martii Graham ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Elephantopus martii auct.non Graham & Niederl. [deprecated]
  • Elephantopus cernuus Vell. [unknown]
  • Elephantopus carolinensis G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Elephantopus scaber martii (Sch.Bip./ DC.) Hassk. [unknown]
  • Elephantopus mollis capitulatus Domin [unknown]
  • Elephantopus scaber tomentosus (L.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Elephantopus scaber tomentosus (L.) Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Elephantopus scaber albiflorus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Elephantopus mollis bracteosus Domin [unknown]
  • Elephantopus carolinianus mollis (Kunth) Beurl. [unknown]
  • Elephantopus carolinianus Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Elephantopus sericeus Graham [unknown]
  • Elephantopus cervinus Vell. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Elephantopus hypomalacus S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus cochinchinensis Spreng. [deprecated]

Description

Elephantopus mollis (also called Elephant's Foot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Elephantopus mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elephantopus mollis is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elephantopus mollis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in zones 4-8.

Where to Find Elephantopus mollis

Elephantopus mollis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along riverbanks.

Elephantopus mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elephantopus mollis?

Elephantopus mollis

What are the common names of Elephantopus mollis?

Elephant's Foot, Elephant's Foot Mallow, Soft Elephant's Foot

What is the natural habitat of Elephantopus mollis?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina

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