Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 31: 6. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001404
Common Names
- Lepidotum Aequatorium
- Lepidotum Daisy
- Lepidotum Fleabane
Description
Aequatorium lepidotum (also called Woolly Aequatorium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Aequatorium lepidotum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aequatorium lepidotum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aequatorium lepidotum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.
Where to Find Aequatorium lepidotum
Aequatorium lepidotum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Aequatorium lepidotum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aequatorium lepidotum?
Aequatorium lepidotum
What is the common name of Aequatorium lepidotum?
Lepidote Water-starwort
What is the habitat of Aequatorium lepidotum?
Aequatorium lepidotum is found in shallow, still or slow-flowing water bodies.
Species in the Aequatorium genus
Aequatorium lepidotum,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium polygonoides,
Aequatorium jamesonii,
Aequatorium tatamanum,
Aequatorium latibracteolatum,
Aequatorium albiflorum,
Aequatorium palealbum,
Aequatorium verrucosum,
Aequatorium asterotrichum,
Aequatorium venezuelanum,
Aequatorium limonense,
Aequatorium repandiforme,
Aequatorium caucanum,
Aequatorium sinuatifolium,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,