Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
persicifolia
ID:
121310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 103: 490. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120639



Common Names

  • Persicifolia Daisy
  • Lepidaploa Daisy
  • Lepidaploa Daisy


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Description

Lepidaploa persicifolia (also called Persicifolia Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers with a yellow center and can grow up to 30 cm tall. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and can be found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa persicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa persicifolia has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa persicifolia is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Lepidaploa persicifolia

Lepidaploa persicifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lepidaploa persicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa persicifolia?

Lepidaploa persicifolia

What is the common name of Lepidaploa persicifolia?

Fringed Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa persicifolia?

Dry, rocky slopes and roadsides

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