Epaltes pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
37851
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 461 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037180
Common Names
- Epaltes Pygmaea
- Pygmy Epaltes
- Pygmy Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epaltes pygmaea (also called Pygmy Epaltes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in high-altitude grassland habitats. It is a herb, typically growing to heights of 0.3-0.6 m.
Uses & Benefits
Epaltes pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epaltes pygmaea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, thin tube. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epaltes pygmaea is an annual herb that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Epaltes pygmaea
Epaltes pygmaea can be found in dry grasslands in Europe and Asia.
Epaltes pygmaea FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Epaltes pygmaea?
Epaltes pygmaea is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the average height of Epaltes pygmaea?
Epaltes pygmaea typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1.5 meters.
What is the flowering period for Epaltes pygmaea?
Epaltes pygmaea typically flowers from July to September.
Species in the Epaltes genus
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-135955: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.