Elephantopus dilatatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dilatatus
ID:
69383
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 240 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068712
Common Names
- Elephantopus Dilatatus
- Dilatatus Elephantopus
- Elephantopus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elephantopus dilatatus (also called Elephant's Foot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has white flowers and grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Elephantopus dilatatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elephantopus dilatatus is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elephantopus dilatatus is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Elephantopus dilatatus
Elephantopus dilatatus is native to South America and can be found in the wild in the region. It is also cultivated in gardens in North America.
Elephantopus dilatatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elephantopus dilatatus?
Elephantopus dilatatus
What type of plant is Elephantopus dilatatus?
Perennial
Where does Elephantopus dilatatus grow?
In dry grassland and rocky slopes in South Africa
Species in the Elephantopus genus
Elephantopus mollis, Elephantopus micropappus, Elephantopus piauiensis, Elephantopus scaber, Elephantopus elatus, Elephantopus angolensis, Elephantopus biflorus, Elephantopus carolinianus, Elephantopus pratensis, Elephantopus multisetus, Elephantopus racemosus, Elephantopus dilatatus, Elephantopus erectus, Elephantopus tomentosus, Elephantopus nudicaulis, Elephantopus carolinianus, Elephantopus palustris, Elephantopus hirtiflorus, Elephantopus pratensis, Elephantopus nudatus, Elephantopus senegalensis, Elephantopus mendoncae, Elephantopus elongatus, Elephantopus riparius, Elephantopus arenarius,
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-25556: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.