Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
elsiae
ID:
95769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(7:2): 40 (1983) (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095098



Common Names

  • Troglophyton
  • Elsie's Plant
  • Elsie's Rock Plant


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Description

Troglophyton elsiae (also called Elsie's Rock Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as cliffs and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Troglophyton elsiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of firewood and for medicinal purposes. The plant is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Troglophyton elsiae is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Troglophyton elsiae is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of about 30 cm. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Troglophyton elsiae

Troglophyton elsiae can be found in the cloud forests of Central America.

Troglophyton elsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Troglophyton elsiae?

Troglophyton elsiae

What is the common name of Troglophyton elsiae?

Elsiae

What is the family of Troglophyton elsiae?

Asteraceae

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-51286: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.