Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ledophyllus
ID:
38133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3(14): 55. 1896 [1 Jun 1896]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037462



Common Names

  • Eucephalus ledophyllus
  • Woolly-Leaved Aster
  • Woolly-Leaved Eucephalus


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Synonyms

  • Aster ledophyllus ledophyllus [unknown]
  • Aster engelmannii ledophyllus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eucephalus ledophyllus ledophyllus [unknown]
  • Aster ledophyllus (A.Gray) A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Eucephalus ledophyllus (also called Ledophyllous Eucephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry grasslands and meadows, and has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eucephalus ledophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucephalus ledophyllus var. covillei (Greene) G.L.Nesom

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucephalus ledophyllus is a white-pinkish color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucephalus ledophyllus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.

Where to Find Eucephalus ledophyllus

Eucephalus ledophyllus is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Eucephalus ledophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eucephalus ledophyllus?

Eucephalus ledophyllus

What are the common names of Eucephalus ledophyllus?

Ledophyllus Woolly Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Eucephalus ledophyllus?

Grasslands, scrub, and disturbed areas in South Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-136232: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.