Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
62060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 482 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061389



Common Names

  • Sand Fleabane
  • Sand Daisy
  • Sand Lepidaploa


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia sarmentiana Gardner [unknown]
  • Vernonia arenaria Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia buddleiifolia Mart. [unknown]
  • Cacalia arenaria (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa arenaria (also called Sandy Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has an upright, rounded growth habit with dark green foliage and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa arenaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa arenaria has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa arenaria is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Lepidaploa arenaria

Lepidaploa arenaria is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in sandy soils.

Lepidaploa arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa arenaria?

Lepidaploa arenaria

What is the common name of Lepidaploa arenaria?

Sandy Lepidaploa

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa arenaria?

It is native to the deserts and dry regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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-1841: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.