Elephantopus carolinianus

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Elephantopus carolinianus
Elephantopus carolinianus AFP.jpg
Photo by the Atlas of Florida Plants Database
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants
Class: Magnoliopsida - Dicots
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Elephantopus
Species: E. carolinianus
Binomial name
Elephantopus carolinianus
Raeusch.
ELEP CARO DIST.JPG
Natural range of Elephantopus carolinianus from USDA NRCS Plants Database.

Taxonomic Notes

Synonyms: none

Varieties: none

Description

E. carolinianus is a perennial forb/herb of the Asteraceae family native to North America. [1]

Distribution

E. carolinianus can be found along the southeastern United States, from Texas to New Jersey. [1]

Ecology

Habitat

E. carolinianus proliferates in mesic to dry forests and woodlands. [2]

Phenology

E. carolinianus flowers in September and October. [3]

Fire ecology

E. carolinianus is not fire resistant, but has a medium fire tolerance. [1]

Conservation and Management

Cultivation and restoration

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References and notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 USDA Plant Database https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ELCA3
  2. Weakley, A. S. (2015). Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States. Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Herbarium.
  3. PanFlora Author: Gil Nelson URL: http://www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/ Date Accessed: 5/21/18