Orthopappus angustifolius
Narrowleaf Elephantsfoot
Also known as: Distreptus angustifolius (Sw.) Cass. +12 more
- Distreptus angustifolius (Sw.) Cass.
- Distreptus angustifolius (Sw.) Cass. ex Baker, 1873
- Distreptus nudiflorus (Willd.) Less.
- Elephantopus angustifolius Sw.
- Elephantopus crispus f. crispus
- Elephantopus liatroides Steud.
- Elephantopus nudiflorus Willd.
- Elephantopus quadriflora (Less.) D.Dietr.
- Elephantopus quadriflora Less., 1829
- Elephantosis angustifolia (Sw.) DC.
- Elephantosis liatroides Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
- Elephantosis quadriflora Less.
- Elephantosis quadrifolia Less.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America and South America, Orthopappus angustifolius (commonly known as Narrowleaf Elephantsfoot) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, Windward Is.