Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
diazlunana
ID:
4813

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 89: 71 (1999): (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004142



Common Names

  • Diaz's Lepidaploa
  • Lepidaploa
  • Diaz's False Aster


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Description

Lepidaploa diazlunana (also called Diaz's False Sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Mexico. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It typically grows in moist meadows, along roadsides and in other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa diazlunana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa diazlunana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa diazlunana is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before they will germinate.

Where to Find Lepidaploa diazlunana

Lepidaploa diazlunana can be found in Mexico and parts of Central America.

Lepidaploa diazlunana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa diazlunana?

Lepidaploa diazlunana

What is the common name of Lepidaploa diazlunana?

Diaz's False Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa diazlunana?

Lepidaploa diazlunana is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern 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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.