Status:
valid
Authors:
(V.M.Badillo) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 486 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060348
Common Names
- Costanensis Fleabane
- Lepidaploa Fleabane
- Costanensis Daisy
Synonyms
- Vernonia costanensis V.M.Badillo [unknown]
Description
Lepidaploa costanensis (also called Lepidaploa costanensis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa costanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidaploa costanensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa costanensis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is best done by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Lepidaploa costanensis
Lepidaploa costanensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in parts of Central and South America. It is also commercially available from nurseries and garden centers.
Lepidaploa costanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa costanensis?
Lepidaploa costanensis
Where is Lepidaploa costanensis found?
Mexico
What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa costanensis?
Grasslands 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,