Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picardae
ID:
47028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krug & Urb.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 71 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046357

Common Names

  • Picard's Elekmania
  • Picard's Fleabane
  • Picard's Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Senecio picardae Krug & Urb. [unknown]

Description

Elekmania picardae (also called Picard's Elekmania, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in rocky places and on dry slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Elekmania picardae is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elekmania picardae has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elekmania picardae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month. Deadhead the flowers to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Elekmania picardae

Elekmania picardae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Elekmania picardae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elekmania picardae?

Elekmania picardae

What type of plant is Elekmania picardae?

It is an annual herb

What is the growth habit of Elekmania picardae?

It has a low-growing, spreading habit

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-144827: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.