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
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.
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 Elekmania genus
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Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
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Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
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Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
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Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
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Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
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Acanthospermum microcarpum,
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Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
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Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,