Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nitens
ID:
117133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116462



Common Names

  • Tall Lepidaploa
  • Lepidaploa Nitens
  • Giant Lepidaploa


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia nitens (Gardner) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Vernonia nitens Gardner [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa nitens (also called Shining Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It typically grows in sandy soils and open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa nitens is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa nitens has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, dry, papery seed capsules. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a white stripe down the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa nitens is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Lepidaploa nitens

Lepidaploa nitens is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas and on the edges of grasslands.

Lepidaploa nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa nitens?

Lepidaploa nitens

What is the common name of Lepidaploa nitens?

Shiny Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa nitens?

Grasslands of South America

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-77865: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.