Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
aurea
ID:
47283

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-0000046612



Common Names

  • Lepidaploa aurea
  • Golden Lepidaploa
  • Golden-flowered Lepidaploa


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia aurea Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia oligocephala Gardner [unknown]
  • Vernonia revoluta G.M.Barroso [unknown]
  • Cacalia aurea (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia oligocephala Edgew. [unknown]
  • Cacalia revoluta Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa aurea (also called Golden Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa aurea has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa aurea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lepidaploa aurea

Lepidaploa aurea is native to Argentina and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Lepidaploa aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa aurea?

Lepidaploa aurea

What is the common name of Lepidaploa aurea?

Golden Lepidaploa

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa aurea?

Dry, open grasslands and woodlands

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-145077: 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.