Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69(5): 389, fig. 1 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091235
Common Names
- Alepidocline macdonaldana
- MacDonald's Alepidocline
- MacDonald's Rayless Goldenrod
Description
Alepidocline macdonaldana (also called Macdonald's Alepidocline, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Alepidocline macdonaldana is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive yellow flowers and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alepidocline macdonaldana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alepidocline macdonaldana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. The divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and slightly alkaline. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Alepidocline macdonaldana
Alepidocline macdonaldana is found in the western United States, primarily in California and Oregon.
Alepidocline macdonaldana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alepidocline macdonaldana?
Alepidocline macdonaldana
What is the common name of Alepidocline macdonaldana?
MacDonald's Alepidocline
What is the natural habitat of Alepidocline macdonaldana?
It is found in rocky areas in the mountains of California, Nevada, and Utah
Species in the Alepidocline genus
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,