Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cleocalderonae
ID:
135775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135104



Common Names

  • Cleo Calderon's Lepidaploa
  • Cleo Calderon's False Needlegrass
  • Cleo Calderon's Needle-and-Thread


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia cleocalderonae H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa cleocalderonae (also called Cleo Calderon's Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa cleocalderonae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa cleocalderonae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa cleocalderonae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lepidaploa cleocalderonae

Lepidaploa cleocalderonae can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Central America.

Lepidaploa cleocalderonae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa cleocalderonae?

Lepidaploa cleocalderonae

What is the common name of Lepidaploa cleocalderonae?

Cleo Calderon's Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa cleocalderonae?

Lepidaploa cleocalderonae is found in grasslands and meadows in Mexico.

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