Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chalybaea
ID:
64655

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 485 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063984



Common Names

  • Lepidaploa chalybaea
  • Silver-leaf Fleabane
  • Blue Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia chalybaea (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia chalybaea Mart. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa chalybaea (also called Steel-blue False Agalinis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa chalybaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa chalybaea has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of hairy, grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa chalybaea is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.

Where to Find Lepidaploa chalybaea

Lepidaploa chalybaea is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Lepidaploa chalybaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa chalybaea?

Lepidaploa chalybaea

What type of plant is Lepidaploa chalybaea?

Lepidaploa chalybaea is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa chalybaea?

Lepidaploa chalybaea is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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-20949: 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.