Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 391 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085972
Common Names
- Lepidaploa Araujoa
- Araujoa Lepidaploa
- Araujo's Lepidaploa
Description
Lepidaploa araujoa (also called Araujo's Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and toothed. The flowers are yellow and clustered in a head. It is found in dry, open woods and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa araujoa is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidaploa araujoa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa araujoa is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late fall and covered lightly with soil. Division of clumps should be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Lepidaploa araujoa
Lepidaploa araujoa is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
Lepidaploa araujoa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa araujoa?
Lepidaploa araujoa
What is the common name of Lepidaploa araujoa?
Araujo's Lepidaploa
Where is Lepidaploa araujoa found?
Lepidaploa araujoa is found in the Mediterranean region.
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,