Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
eggersii
ID:
28931

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72: 148. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028260

Common Names

  • Elaphandra
  • Eggers' Elaphandra
  • Eggers' Elaphandra Bush

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Synonyms

  • Aspilia eggersii Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Elaphandra eggersii (also called 'Egger's Elaphandra', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats, and has yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets and a yellow center. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin.

Uses & Benefits

Elaphandra eggersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaphandra eggersii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaphandra eggersii is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Elaphandra eggersii

Elaphandra eggersii is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.

Elaphandra eggersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaphandra eggersii?

Elaphandra eggersii

What is the common name of Elaphandra eggersii?

Eggers' False Daisy

What type of plant is Elaphandra eggersii?

Herbaceous perennial

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-127312: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.