Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72: 148. 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063852
Common Names
- Elaphandra
- Ulei Palm
- Lemon Palm
Synonyms
- Aspilia steinbachii H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
- Aspilia ulei Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Elaphandra ulei (also called Ule's Elaphandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Elaphandra ulei is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant, to attract pollinators, and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elaphandra ulei is a yellow-green, 5-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are short and erect.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elaphandra ulei is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and does best in moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of drought and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is difficult to get the seeds to germinate.
Where to Find Elaphandra ulei
Elaphandra ulei is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in some botanical gardens and nurseries.
Elaphandra ulei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaphandra ulei?
Elaphandra ulei
What type of plant is Elaphandra ulei?
It is an annual herb
Where is Elaphandra ulei found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,