Status:
valid
Authors:
M.G.Gilbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 181 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031092
Common Names
- Two-Lobed Ethulia
- Two-Lobed Daisy
- Two-Lobed False Daisy
Description
Ethulia bicostata (also called Two-veined Ethulia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes, and has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ethulia bicostata is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ethulia bicostata sub. bicostata
Ethulia bicostata sub. meruensis M.G.Gilbert
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ethulia bicostata is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ethulia bicostata is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Ethulia bicostata
Ethulia bicostata is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
Ethulia bicostata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ethulia bicostata?
Ethulia bicostata
What is the common name of Ethulia bicostata?
Two-veined Ethulia
What type of plant is Ethulia bicostata?
Herbaceous annual
Species in the Ethulia genus
Ethulia luzonica,
Ethulia ruhudjiensis,
Ethulia triflora,
Ethulia bicostata,
Ethulia scheffleri,
Ethulia greenwayi,
Ethulia ngorongoroensis,
Ethulia paucifructa,
Ethulia rubudjiensis,
Ethulia gracilis,
Ethulia acuminata,
Ethulia burundiensis,
Ethulia conyzoides,
Ethulia faulknerae,
Ethulia rhizomata,
Ethulia gracilis,
Ethulia vernonioides,
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,