Elephantopus scaber var. scaber
Also known as: Elephantopus scaber var. typica J.Kost.
- Elephantopus scaber var. typica J.Kost.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Elephantopus scaber var. scaber is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this variety is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Elephantopus scaber, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cook Is., Cuba, New Caledonia, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Tubuai Is.
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