Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pellita
ID:
22858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76: 28 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022187



Common Names

  • Pellita Lepidaploa
  • Pellita Lepidaploa
  • Pellita Lepidaploa


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia pellita Kunth [unknown]
  • Cacalia pellita (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa pellita (also called Pellita Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to western North America and grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa pellita has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa pellita is a yellow-orange thistle-like flower head with a ring of spiny bracts. The seed is a small, black, flattened achene. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with a single, long, thin stem and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa pellita is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant can also be propagated from seed, though this is not recommended.

Where to Find Lepidaploa pellita

Lepidaploa pellita can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Lepidaploa pellita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa pellita?

Lepidaploa pellita

What is the common name of Lepidaploa pellita?

Pellita False Dandelion

What is the habitat of Lepidaploa pellita?

Grassy areas and disturbed habitats

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-121451: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.