Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
araguensis
ID:
28236

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.M.Badillo) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027565



Common Names

  • Lepidaploa Araguensis
  • Aragua Grass
  • Aragua Fescue


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia araguensis V.M.Badillo [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa araguensis (also called Aragua Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Venezuela. It has a slender stem and small, lobed leaves. It is typically found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa araguensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa araguensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa araguensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation can be done by dividing the root clumps or by sowing seeds in spring or fall.

Where to Find Lepidaploa araguensis

Lepidaploa araguensis can be found in South America.

Lepidaploa araguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa araguensis?

Lepidaploa araguensis

What is the common name of Lepidaploa araguensis?

Aragua grass

Where is Lepidaploa araguensis native to?

Venezuela

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-126642: Based on the initial data import
Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.