Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
39867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039196



Common Names

  • Fruticose Lepidaploa
  • Lepidaploa
  • Fruticose


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia fruticosa (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia buchii Urban [deprecated]
  • Conyza fruticosa L. [unknown]
  • Vernonia buchii Urb. [unknown]
  • Chrysocoma fruticosa Steud. [unknown]
  • Vernonia fruticosa Sw. [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa fruticosa (also called Shrubby Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It typically grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa fruticosa has yellow flowers with 8-10 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa fruticosa is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Lepidaploa fruticosa

Lepidaploa fruticosa can be found in the south-central United States, primarily in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Lepidaploa fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa fruticosa?

Lepidaploa fruticosa

What is the growth habit of Lepidaploa fruticosa?

Lepidaploa fruticosa is a shrub with a woody stem.

What is the native range of Lepidaploa fruticosa?

Lepidaploa fruticosa is native to South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-13790: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.