Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
alvimii
ID:
92872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092201



Common Names

  • Alvim's Lepidaploa
  • Alvim's False-ragweed
  • Lepidaploa alvimii


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia alvimii H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa alvimii (also called Alvim's Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa alvimii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa alvimii is a white, daisy-like flower with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa alvimii is a species of flowering plant native to the western United States. It is a low-growing, clump-forming plant with small, yellow flowers. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. It is also deer-resistant.

Where to Find Lepidaploa alvimii

Lepidaploa alvimii is native to South America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Lepidaploa alvimii FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Lepidaploa alvimii?

Lepidaploa alvimii prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How often should Lepidaploa alvimii be watered?

Lepidaploa alvimii should be watered regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

How big does Lepidaploa alvimii grow?

Lepidaploa alvimii can reach a height of up to 1m and a width of up to 0.5m.

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