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Elephantopus
''Elephantopus'' is a genus of perennial plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae). The genus is widespread over much of Africa, southern Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Several species are native to the southeastern United States, and at least one is native to India and the Himalayas.Forzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil . Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Uses '' Elephantopus scaber'' is a traditional medicine and other species, including '' E. mollis'' and '' E. carolinianus'', have also been investigated for medicinal properties. '' Elephantopus scaber'' contains elephantopin which is a germacranolide sesquiterpene lactone containing two lactone rings and an epoxide functional group. Species ; Accepted species * '' Elephantopus angolensis'' O.Hoffm. - Angola * '' Elephantopus arenarius'' Britton & P.Wilson ex Britton - Cuba * '' Elephantopus arenosus'' Krasch. - Brazil * '' Elephantopus biflorus'' (Less.) Sch.Bip. - Brazil * ''Elephan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elephantopus Dilatatus
''Elephantopus'' is a genus of perennial plants in the Asteraceae, daisy family (Asteraceae). The genus is widespread over much of Africa, southern Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Several species are native to the southeastern United States, and at least one is native to India and the Himalayas.Forzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil . Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Uses ''Elephantopus scaber'' is a traditional medicine and other species, including ''Elephantopus mollis, E. mollis'' and ''Elephantopus carolinianus, E. carolinianus'', have also been investigated for medicinal properties. ''Elephantopus scaber'' contains elephantopin which is a germacranolide sesquiterpene lactone containing two lactone rings and an epoxide functional group. Species ; Accepted species * ''Elephantopus angolensis'' O.Hoffm. - Angola * ''Elephantopus arenarius'' Britton & P.Wilson ex Britton - Cuba * ''Elephantopus arenosus'' Krasch. - Brazil * ''Elephantopus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |