Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
chamissonis
ID:
14624

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013953



Common Names

  • Lepidaploa chamissonis
  • Chamisso's Lepidaploa
  • Chamisso's False Needlegrass


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia chamissonis (Less.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia chamissonis Less. [unknown]
  • Vernonia parodii Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa chamissonis (also called 'chamisso's lepidaploa', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry soils and is commonly found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa chamissonis is used as a ground cover in gardens and as a natural erosion control on slopes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife, and its fragrant flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa chamissonis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa chamissonis is a hardy, low-growing perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed, and is an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Where to Find Lepidaploa chamissonis

Lepidaploa chamissonis can be found in the Great Plains of North America, from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada to Texas in the United States.

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Where is Lepidaploa chamissonis found?

Lepidaploa chamissonis is found in sandy beaches of the western United States, from California to Texas.

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-113495: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.