Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 489 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017446
Common Names
- Lilacina
- Lepidaploa
- Lepidaploa Lilacina
Description
Lepidaploa lilacina (also called purple prairie clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Great Plains of North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small purple flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa lilacina has been used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties, including as a treatment for fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidaploa lilacina has small purple flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa lilacina is an annual herb that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.
Where to Find Lepidaploa lilacina
Lepidaploa lilacina can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, California, and New Mexico.
Lepidaploa lilacina FAQ
What is Lepidaploa lilacina?
Lepidaploa lilacina is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family.
Where is Lepidaploa lilacina found?
Lepidaploa lilacina is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What is the scientific classification of Lepidaploa lilacina?
Lepidaploa lilacina is classified as a species of plant in the Asteraceae family.
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,