Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spiralis
ID:
85388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Cronquist

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Madroño 20: 255 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084717



Common Names

  • Pseudelephantopus Spiralis
  • Spiral-Leaved Elephant's Foot
  • Spiral-Leaved Elephantopus


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Synonyms

  • Pseudelephantopus funckii (Turcz.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Elephantopus spiralis (Less.) Clonts [unknown]
  • Pseudelephantopus funckii (Turcz.) Philip. [deprecated]
  • Spirochaeta funckii Turcz. [unknown]
  • Chaetospira spiralis (Less.) Aspl. & S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Elephantopus crispus hirsuta Hieron. [unknown]
  • Distreptus spiralis Less. [unknown]
  • Chaetospira funckii S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Pseudelephantopus funckii (Turcz.) Philipson [unknown]
  • Elephantopus spicatus auct.non Juss. [deprecated]

Description

Pseudelephantopus spiralis (also called Spiral-leaf Elephant's Foot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 60 cm. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudelephantopus spiralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudelephantopus spiralis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudelephantopus spiralis is an annual herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Pseudelephantopus spiralis

Pseudelephantopus spiralis can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pseudelephantopus spiralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudelephantopus spiralis?

Pseudelephantopus spiralis

What is the common name of Pseudelephantopus spiralis?

Spiral-leaf elephant's foot

What is the natural habitat of Pseudelephantopus spiralis?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Pseudelephantopus 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

Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:211400-2: Based on the initial data import