Epilasia mirabilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
3494
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Trav. Jard. Bot. Univ. Mosc. 3: 176. 1940
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002823
Common Names
- Epilasia mirabilis
- Mirabilis Epilasia
- Epilasia
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- Scorzonera monocarpica Kitam. [unknown]
Description
Epilasia mirabilis (also called 'Mountain Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils and is often found in alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Epilasia mirabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Epilasia mirabilis is a small white disc floret, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.2 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epilasia mirabilis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Epilasia mirabilis
Epilasia mirabilis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the rocky hillsides of Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Epilasia mirabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epilasia mirabilis?
Epilasia mirabilis
What is the common name of Epilasia mirabilis?
Epilasia mirabilis
What is the natural habitat of Epilasia mirabilis?
Epilasia mirabilis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America
Species in the Epilasia genus
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-102723: Based on the initial data import
Sergey Yulievich Lipschitz (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsch.' in the authors string.