Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
myriocephala
ID:
36078

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 490 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035407



Common Names

  • Myriocephalous Lepidaploa
  • Myriocephalous False Daisy
  • Myriocephalous False Fleabane


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Description

Lepidaploa myriocephala (also called Many-headed Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flower heads. It is native to the southern United States and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa myriocephala is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa myriocephala is a small, yellow-green head of disc florets. The seed is a small, black achene with a pappus. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa myriocephala is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated by seed or division in spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Lepidaploa myriocephala

Lepidaploa myriocephala can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and North Africa.

Lepidaploa myriocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa myriocephala?

Lepidaploa myriocephala

What is the common name of Lepidaploa myriocephala?

Many-Headed Daisy

What type of plant is Lepidaploa myriocephala?

Annual

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-13425: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.