Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
retrosetosa
ID:
38154

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 491 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037483



Common Names

  • Lepidaploa retrosetosa
  • Retrorse Lepidaploa
  • Retrorse False Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia retrosetosa H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa retrosetosa (also called Slender False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It is a short plant that can reach up to 1 m in height and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa retrosetosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa retrosetosa has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa retrosetosa is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 in). The plant can also be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn.

Where to Find Lepidaploa retrosetosa

Lepidaploa retrosetosa is native to the Andes mountains of South America. It can be found in grasslands and shrublands at elevations between 2000 and 4000 meters.

Lepidaploa retrosetosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa retrosetosa?

Lepidaploa retrosetosa

What is the common name of Lepidaploa retrosetosa?

Retrosetosa

What is the native range of Lepidaploa retrosetosa?

North America

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