Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
multisetus
ID:
59096

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm. ex T.Durand & De Wild.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Soc. Bot. Belg. 39: 31.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058425



Common Names

  • Multi-set Elephantopus
  • Multi-set Elephant's Foot
  • Multi-set Cat's Foot


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Description

Elephantopus multisetus (also called Many-set Elephantopus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America, and its habitats include moist forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Elephantopus multisetus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elephantopus multisetus has yellow flowers with a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elephantopus multisetus is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Elephantopus multisetus

Elephantopus multisetus can be found in South Africa.

Elephantopus multisetus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elephantopus multisetus?

Elephantopus multisetus

What is the common name of Elephantopus multisetus?

Many-set Elephant's Foot

What is the family of Elephantopus multisetus?

Asteraceae

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-15714: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.