Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
21407

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020736



Common Names

  • Lepidaploa glabra
  • Glabra Lepidaploa
  • Lepidaploa


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia gleasonii Ekman [unknown]
  • Vernonia vahliana Less. [unknown]
  • Vernonia thomae Benth. ex Örsted [unknown]
  • Vernonia longifolia longifolia [unknown]
  • Vernonia vahliana vahliana [unknown]
  • Vernonia albicaulis Vahl ex Pers. [unknown]
  • Lepidaploa lanceolata Cass. [unknown]
  • Vernonia emarginata Wikstr. [unknown]
  • Cacalia thomae Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eupatorium secundiflorum Bertero ex DC. [unknown]
  • Musteron glabrum Raf. [unknown]
  • Vernonia sintenisii (Urb.) Gleason [unknown]
  • Cacalia punctata (Sw. ex Wikstr.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia thomae Benth. [unknown]
  • Lepidaploa albicaulis Cass. [unknown]
  • Vernonia longifolia sintenisii Urb. [unknown]
  • Vernonia arborescens ovatifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Vernonia albicaulis albicaulis [unknown]
  • Vernonia longifolia vahliana Urb. [unknown]
  • Conyza glabra Willd. [unknown]
  • Vernonia punctata Sw. ex Wikstr. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium obtusifolium Willd. [unknown]
  • Vernonia longifolia Pers. [unknown]
  • Vernonia shaferi Gleason [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa glabra (also called Glabrous False Agalinis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to North America. It has a smooth stem and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa glabra is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa glabra is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lepidaploa glabra

Lepidaploa glabra is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida. It is found in dry, sandy soils, often in open woodlands.

Lepidaploa glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa glabra?

Lepidaploa glabra

What is the common name of Lepidaploa glabra?

Smooth Lepidaploa

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa glabra?

It is found in dry, rocky soils 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120052: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.