Genus Elephantopus is a herbaceous flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This genus is commonly referred to as the "Elephant's foot" due to its large, fleshy and tuberous roots. There are several synonyms for the Genus Elephantopus including Elephant's plant, Elephant's ear, and Elephant's toe. The name Elephant's plant is a reference to the entire plant's appearance, which resembles an elephant's foot. Elephant's ear and Elephant's toe refer to the size and shape of the leaves and flowers, which resemble an elephant's ear and toe respectively. The Genus Elephantopus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is widely used in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties.