Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 491 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035393
Common Names
- Pinheiro's Lepidaploa
- Pinheiro's False Daisy
- Pinheiro's False Fleabane
Synonyms
- Vernonia pinheiroi H.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Lepidaploa pinheiroi (also called Pinheiro's Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is found in open, sunny areas, such as pastures and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa pinheiroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues, liver problems, and skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidaploa pinheiroi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa pinheiroi 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 pinheiroi
Lepidaploa pinheiroi is native to South America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Lepidaploa pinheiroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa pinheiroi?
Lepidaploa pinheiroi
What is the common name of Lepidaploa pinheiroi?
Pinheiro's grass
What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa pinheiroi?
Lepidaploa pinheiroi is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands, savannas, 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,