Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
paucipunctata
ID:
15637

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72: 149 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014966

Common Names

  • Elaphandra paucipunctata
  • Tasmanian Daisy
  • Tasmanian Everlasting

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Description

Elaphandra paucipunctata (also called Few-spotted Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial flowering plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a branched stem and grows to a height of about 1 m. It has purple flowers with a pinnate leaf. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Elaphandra paucipunctata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Elaphandra paucipunctata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaphandra paucipunctata is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that typically grows to 6-12” tall. It is native to rocky hillsides and grasslands in the Mediterranean region. It features daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with white rays and yellow centers. Cultivation and propagation: Elaphandra paucipunctata is best grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant once established. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Elaphandra paucipunctata

Elaphandra paucipunctata is native to Mexico. It can be found in the wild in this country.

Elaphandra paucipunctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaphandra paucipunctata?

Elaphandra paucipunctata

What is the common name of Elaphandra paucipunctata?

Few-spotted ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Elaphandra paucipunctata?

Elaphandra paucipunctata is native to Mexico and Central America.

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