Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
archeri
ID:
26815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob. & Brettell) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72: 148. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026144

Common Names

  • Elaphandra archeri
  • Archer's Elaphandra
  • Archer's Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Aspilia archeri H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]

Description

Elaphandra archeri (also called 'Archer's Elaphandra', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas and on the edges of deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Elaphandra archeri is used in landscaping, as a windbreak, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elaphandra archeri has yellow flower heads with a single row of ray florets and a center of disc florets. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaphandra archeri is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the fall.

Where to Find Elaphandra archeri

Elaphandra archeri is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Elaphandra archeri FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Elaphandra archeri?

Elaphandra archeri is native to eastern Australia.

What type of soil does Elaphandra archeri prefer?

Elaphandra archeri prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

How much light does Elaphandra archeri need?

Elaphandra archeri needs full sun to partial shade.

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-125262: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.