Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pastazensis
ID:
11727

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72(2): 148 (1992): (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011056

Common Names

  • Elaphandra Pastazensis
  • Pastazensis Elaphandra
  • Elaphandra

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Synonyms

  • Aspilia pastazensis H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Elaphandra pastazensis (also called Elaphandra, among many other common names) is a shrub in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Ecuador and Colombia. It grows in wet forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Elaphandra pastazensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Elaphandra pastazensis flower is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaphandra pastazensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and will flower in the summer.

Where to Find Elaphandra pastazensis

Elaphandra pastazensis is native to the Ecuadorian Andes and can be found in the provinces of Azuay, Bolívar, and Cañar.

Elaphandra pastazensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Elaphandra pastazensis?

Elaphandra pastazensis is found in dry, tropical deciduous forests in Mexico.

What is the average height of Elaphandra pastazensis?

Elaphandra pastazensis typically grows to a height of about 1 meter.

What is the flowering period of Elaphandra pastazensis?

Elaphandra pastazensis typically flowers from April to June.

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,