Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urbatsch) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 491 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114939
Common Names
- Lepidaploa
- Proctor's Lepidaploa
- Proctor's False Dandelion
Synonyms
- Vernonia proctorii Urbatsch [unknown]
Description
Lepidaploa proctorii (also called Proctor's Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa proctorii is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidaploa proctorii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single central stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa proctorii is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Lepidaploa proctorii
Lepidaploa proctorii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Lepidaploa proctorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa proctorii?
Lepidaploa proctorii
What is the family of Lepidaploa proctorii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Lepidaploa proctorii?
Proctor's Fleabane
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,