Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
polypleura
ID:
42846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 89: 72 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042175



Common Names

  • Polypleura
  • Polypleura Plant
  • Polypleura Flower


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia polypleura S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa polypleura (also called Many-petaled Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 0.5 meters. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to North America, and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa polypleura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa polypleura is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa polypleura is a perennial grass that is best propagated through division. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Lepidaploa polypleura

Lepidaploa polypleura is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Lepidaploa polypleura FAQ

What is Lepidaploa polypleura?

Lepidaploa polypleura is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Lepidaploa polypleura found?

Lepidaploa polypleura is found in Mexico and Central America.

What are the uses of Lepidaploa polypleura?

Lepidaploa polypleura is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-14079: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.