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
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.
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 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,