Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
137378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliver & Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 299 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136707



Common Names

  • Elephantopus senegalensis
  • Elephant's Foot
  • Senegal Elephantopus


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Synonyms

  • Elephantopus gossweileri S.Moore.J.Linn.Soc. [unknown]
  • Elephantopus gossweileri S.Moore [unknown]
  • Synchodendron senegalensis Klatt [unknown]

Description

Elephantopus senegalensis (also called Senegal elephant's foot, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elephantopus senegalensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elephantopus senegalensis has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elephantopus senegalensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and can take up to three weeks to germinate. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Elephantopus senegalensis

Elephantopus senegalensis is native to Africa and is found in Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Mali, and Sierra Leone.

Elephantopus senegalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elephantopus senegalensis?

Elephantopus senegalensis

What is the common name of Elephantopus senegalensis?

Senegal Elephant's Foot

Where is Elephantopus senegalensis native to?

Africa

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