Status:
valid
Authors:
Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
in Hj. Eichler, Suppl. J. M. Black, Fl. S. Austral., ed. 2 304. 1965
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087629
Common Names
- Elachanthus glaber
- Smooth Elachanthus
- Smooth Lamb's Lettuce
Description
Elachanthus glaber (also called Smooth Elachanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Elachanthus glaber is a small, perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers can be used to make a tea. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Elachanthus glaber has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elachanthus glaber is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Elachanthus glaber
Elachanthus glaber is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Elachanthus glaber FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elachanthus glaber?
Elachanthus glaber
What type of plant is Elachanthus glaber?
It is an annual herb
Where does Elachanthus glaber grow?
It grows in South America
Species in the Elachanthus 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,