Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 486 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077224
Common Names
- Lepidaploa crassifolia
- Lepidaploa
- Crassifolia
Synonyms
- Vernonia crassifolia Rusby [unknown]
Description
Lepidaploa crassifolia (also called 'Thick-leaved Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa crassifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidaploa crassifolia is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white-tipped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa crassifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they must be sown in a cold frame in autumn.
Where to Find Lepidaploa crassifolia
Lepidaploa crassifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of 1,000 to 3,000 meters.
Lepidaploa crassifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa crassifolia?
Lepidaploa crassifolia
What are the common names of Lepidaploa crassifolia?
Lepidaploa crassifolia is commonly known as thick-leaved lepidaploa.
What is the distribution of Lepidaploa crassifolia?
Lepidaploa crassifolia is native to the mountains of western North America.
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,