Lepidaploa ekmanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
97239
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 487 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096568
Common Names
- Lepidaploa ekmanii
- Ekman's Lepidaploa
- Lepidaploa of Ekman
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Vernonia ekmanii Urb. [unknown]
- Vernonia ekmanii Urban [deprecated]
Description
Lepidaploa ekmanii (also called Ekman's thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa ekmanii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidaploa ekmanii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.3 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa ekmanii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily grown in moist soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring for germination the following summer.
Where to Find Lepidaploa ekmanii
Lepidaploa ekmanii can be found in parts of Mexico and Central America.
Lepidaploa ekmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa ekmanii?
Lepidaploa ekmanii
What type of plant is Lepidaploa ekmanii?
It is an annual herb
Where is Lepidaploa ekmanii found?
It is found in Mexico and Guatemala
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-52709: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.