Lepidaploa balansae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
22713
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(1): 27 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022042
Common Names
- Balansa's Fleabane
- Lepidaploa balansae
- Balansa's Daisy Fleabane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepidaploa balansae (also called Balansa's lepidaploa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa balansae is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidaploa balansae has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa balansae is a perennial herb that is propagated by seeds or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Lepidaploa balansae
Lepidaploa balansae is native to South America and can be found in grasslands.
Lepidaploa balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa balansae?
Lepidaploa balansae
What is the common name of Lepidaploa balansae?
Balansa's lepidaploa
What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa balansae?
Lepidaploa balansae is found in grasslands, meadows, and open 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-121313: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.