Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd. ex Spreng.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 486 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002244
Common Names
- Cotoneaster Lepidaploa
- Cotoneaster Daisy
- Cotoneaster Fleabane
Synonyms
- Conyza cotoneaster Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Vernonia debilis Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
- Cacalia cotoneaster (Less.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia cotoneaster cotoneaster [unknown]
- Vernonia cotoneaster Less. [unknown]
- Cacalia debilis (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia axilliflora Mart. ex Less. [unknown]
Description
Lepidaploa cotoneaster (also called Cotoneaster, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Europe. It has small white flowers and grows in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa cotoneaster is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidaploa cotoneaster has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa cotoneaster is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Lepidaploa cotoneaster
Lepidaploa cotoneaster is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Lepidaploa cotoneaster FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa cotoneaster?
Lepidaploa cotoneaster
What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa cotoneaster?
Lepidaploa cotoneaster is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the uses of Lepidaploa cotoneaster?
Lepidaploa cotoneaster is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant.
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,