Elaphandra moriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moriana
ID:
81116
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pruski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 405, fig (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080445
Common Names
- Elaphandra moriana
- Moriana Elaphandra
- Elaphandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elaphandra moriana (also called Morian elaphandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Elaphandra moriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elaphandra moriana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elaphandra moriana is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Elaphandra moriana
Elaphandra moriana is native to Central America and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Elaphandra moriana FAQ
What are the common names of Elaphandra moriana?
Elaphandra moriana is commonly known as Morian's Elaphandra.
What is the natural habitat of Elaphandra moriana?
Elaphandra moriana is native to South America and is found in dry, disturbed sites, grasslands, and roadsides.
What is the flower color of Elaphandra moriana?
Elaphandra moriana has white to pink flowers.
Species in the Elaphandra genus
Elaphandra falconiensis, Elaphandra pastazensis, Elaphandra paucipunctata, Elaphandra verbesinoides, Elaphandra archeri, Elaphandra bicornis, Elaphandra patentipilis, Elaphandra eggersii, Elaphandra ulei, Elaphandra quinquenervis, Elaphandra moriana, Elaphandra lehmannii, Elaphandra retroflexa, Elaphandra lucidula, Elaphandra macrolepis,
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-37013: Based on the initial data import
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.