Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 394-395 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044371
Common Names
- Lewis' Daisy
- Lepidaploa
- Lewis' Fleabane
Synonyms
- Vernonia lewisii (H.Rob.) D.J.N.Hind [unknown]
Description
Lepidaploa lewisii (also called Lewis' Fleabane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa lewisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat joint pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidaploa lewisii is yellow, with a single row of ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa lewisii is a perennial that is best grown in full sun in well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Lepidaploa lewisii
Lepidaploa lewisii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Lepidaploa lewisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa lewisii?
Lepidaploa lewisii
What are the common names of Lepidaploa lewisii?
Common names of Lepidaploa lewisii include Lewis' Daisy and Lewis' Daisy Bush
Where is Lepidaploa lewisii native to?
Lepidaploa lewisii is native to the United States
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,