Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gleason) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 482 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130983
Common Names
- Aroni fleabane
- Aroni daisy
- Aroni lepidaploa
Description
Lepidaploa aronifolia (also called Aron's lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a hairy stem with small, yellow flowers and can be found in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa aronifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidaploa aronifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa aronifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or summer. For cuttings, take a stem cutting from the plant in the spring or summer and plant it in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Lepidaploa aronifolia prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Lepidaploa aronifolia
Lepidaploa aronifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua and Durango.
Lepidaploa aronifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa aronifolia?
Lepidaploa aronifolia
What are the common names of Lepidaploa aronifolia?
Aronia-leaved Daisy, Aronia-leaved Daisybush
What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa aronifolia?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes
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,