Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
3494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Trav. Jard. Bot. Univ. Mosc. 3: 176. 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002823



Common Names

  • Epilasia mirabilis
  • Mirabilis Epilasia
  • Epilasia


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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera monocarpica Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Epilasia mirabilis (also called 'Mountain Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils and is often found in alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Epilasia mirabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epilasia mirabilis is a small white disc floret, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.2 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilasia mirabilis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Epilasia mirabilis

Epilasia mirabilis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the rocky hillsides of Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Epilasia mirabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilasia mirabilis?

Epilasia mirabilis

What is the common name of Epilasia mirabilis?

Epilasia mirabilis

What is the natural habitat of Epilasia mirabilis?

Epilasia mirabilis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America

Species in the Epilasia 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,

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