Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cuiabensis
ID:
129020

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 486 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128349



Common Names

  • Cuiabá Daisy
  • Lepidaploa cuiabensis
  • Cuiabá Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia cuiabensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia cuiabensis Baker [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa cuiabensis (also called Cuiaba Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are divided into many small segments and are covered in fine hairs. It has yellow flower heads that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa cuiabensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa cuiabensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa cuiabensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Lepidaploa cuiabensis

Lepidaploa cuiabensis can be found in Brazil.

Lepidaploa cuiabensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa cuiabensis?

Lepidaploa cuiabensis

What is the common name of Lepidaploa cuiabensis?

Cuiaba Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa cuiabensis?

Dry grassland and rocky slopes

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-89335: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.