Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
adamantium
ID:
50632

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardn.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 481 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049961



Common Names

  • Adamant Lepidaploa
  • Adamant False Dandelion
  • Adamant Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia adamantium (Gardner) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia adamantium Gardner [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa adamantium (also called Adamant Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to North and South America. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa adamantium has medicinal properties and is used as a food source. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa adamantium is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa adamantium is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.

Where to Find Lepidaploa adamantium

Lepidaploa adamantium can be found in the southeastern United States.

Lepidaploa adamantium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa adamantium?

Lepidaploa adamantium

What is the common name of Lepidaploa adamantium?

Adamant Thistle

What type of plant is Lepidaploa adamantium?

It is a biennial herb.

Species in the Lepidaploa genus

Lepidaploa jenssenii, Lepidaploa macahensis, Lepidaploa luetzelburgii, Lepidaploa cotoneaster, Lepidaploa karstenii, Lepidaploa carachensis, Lepidaploa diazlunana, Lepidaploa arborescens, Lepidaploa segregata, Lepidaploa sordidopapposa, Lepidaploa tortuosa, Lepidaploa ferreyrae, Lepidaploa pseudaurea, Lepidaploa zumbadorensis, Lepidaploa coulonioides, Lepidaploa bahiana, Lepidaploa leptoclada, Lepidaploa chamissonis, Lepidaploa rufogrisea, Lepidaploa desiliens, Lepidaploa harrisii, Lepidaploa lilacina, Lepidaploa imeriensis, Lepidaploa canescens, Lepidaploa trinitatis, Lepidaploa gnaphalioides, Lepidaploa silvae, Lepidaploa sclareifolia, Lepidaploa glabra, Lepidaploa ehretiifolia, Lepidaploa balansae, Lepidaploa pellita, Lepidaploa yunquensis, Lepidaploa tristis, Lepidaploa helophila, Lepidaploa rimachii, Lepidaploa subsquarrosa, Lepidaploa araguensis, Lepidaploa sclareaefolia, Lepidaploa chinchipensis, Lepidaploa grisea, Lepidaploa sororia, Lepidaploa vauthieriana, Lepidaploa sericea, Lepidaploa pluvialis, Lepidaploa tombadorensis, Lepidaploa uniflora, Lepidaploa trilectorum, Lepidaploa complicata, Lepidaploa aristosquamosa,

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