Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fournetii
ID:
74969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob. & B.Kahn) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 487 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074298



Common Names

  • Fournet's Lepidaploa
  • Lepidaploa fournetii
  • Lepidaploa


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia fournetii H.Rob. & B.Kahn [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa fournetii (also called Fournet's Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an annual plant with narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa fournetii is used in ornamental landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa fournetii has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa fournetii can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Lepidaploa fournetii

Lepidaploa fournetii is found in the grasslands of Argentina.

Lepidaploa fournetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa fournetii?

Lepidaploa fournetii

What type of plant is Lepidaploa fournetii?

It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family

Where is Lepidaploa fournetii found?

It is found in the Alps and the Carpathians

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-31022: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Brian Kahn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Kahn' in the authors string.