Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
elephantipes
ID:
1330161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Trin.) Zuloaga

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 1113 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342615

Common Names

  • Elephantipes Louisiella
  • Elephantipes Louisiella Plant
  • Louisiella Plant

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Description

Louisiella elephantipes (also called Elephant's Foot Louisiella, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and thick, fleshy leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats and is often found in deserts and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Louisiella elephantipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its unique, spiny leaves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Louisiella elephantipes are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Louisiella elephantipes is a perennial herb that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Louisiella elephantipes

Louisiella elephantipes is native to Mexico.

Louisiella elephantipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Louisiella elephantipes?

Louisiella elephantipes

What is the common name of Louisiella elephantipes?

Elephantipes louisiella

What type of plant is Louisiella elephantipes?

Herb

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147487-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].