Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mandonii
ID:
130469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Gleason) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 489 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129798



Common Names

  • Lepidaploa Mandonii
  • Mandon's Daisy
  • Mandon Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia mandonii Sch.Bip. ex Gleason [unknown]
  • Vernonia mandonii Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa mandonii (also called 'Mandon's false daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa mandonii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. The flowers are used to make tea and the stems are used to make baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa mandonii has yellow flowers with a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa mandonii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized lightly. Prune the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Lepidaploa mandonii

Lepidaploa mandonii can be found in the dry regions of Mexico and Central America.

Lepidaploa mandonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa mandonii?

Lepidaploa mandonii

What is the common name of Lepidaploa mandonii?

Mandon's Lepidaploa

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa mandonii?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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-90724: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.