Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
5108

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004437



Common Names

  • Arborescent Lepidaploa
  • Tree Lepidaploa
  • Tree False Hawksbeard


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia arborescens (L.) Sw. [unknown]
  • Vernonia tomentosa Sinning. [unknown]
  • Vernonia amaranthina Gleason [unknown]
  • Conyza arborescens L. [unknown]
  • Vernonia arborescens arborescens [unknown]
  • Cacalia arborescens arborescens [unknown]
  • Vernonia nitens Steud. [unknown]
  • Vernonia divaricata Sw. [unknown]
  • Vernonia ventosa Gleason [unknown]
  • Vernonia icosantha DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia cordiifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Vernonia canescens canescens [unknown]
  • Vernonia permollis Gleason [unknown]
  • Eupatorium conyzoides Mill. [unknown]
  • Vernonia albicoma Gleason [unknown]
  • Cacalia arborescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia parvuliceps Ekman [unknown]
  • Vernonia intonsa Gleason [unknown]
  • Vernonia arborescens swartziana Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa arborescens (also called Tree Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa arborescens is white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa arborescens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Lepidaploa arborescens

Lepidaploa arborescens is found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Lepidaploa arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa arborescens?

Lepidaploa arborescens

What is the family of Lepidaploa arborescens?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Lepidaploa arborescens?

North America

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:948476-1: Based on the initial data import