Dog's-tongue
Pseudelephantopus spicatus (Juss. ex Aubl.) Rohr
Names
| English | Dog's-tongue |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | Cola de iguana |
| Chinese | 假地胆草 |
| Scientific name | Pseudelephantopus spicatus (Juss. ex Aubl.) Rohr |
About this species
Pseudelephantopus spicatus, commonly known as dog's-tongue or false elephant's foot. It is native to tropical areas in Mesoamerica, South America, and the West Indies and is naturalized in Florida, mostly on sandy soils. It has also been introduced to Africa, Southeast Asia, and some islands in the Pacific.
Pseudelephantopus spicatus is a perennial herb spreading by underground rhizomes. Flowers are white to pinkish or purplish.
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Pseudelephantopus es un género monotípico de plantas fanerógamas perteneciente a la familia de las asteráceas. Sus especies, Pseudelephantopus spiralis y Pseudelephantopus spicatus, es originaria de las regiones tropicales de África y América.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Pseudelephantopus |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Paramaribo1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
