Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 492 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015278
Common Names
- Lepidaploa rufogrisea
- Rufous-Gray Lepidaploa
- Gray Lepidaploa
Synonyms
- Vernonia resinosa Gardner [unknown]
- Vernonia saxicola Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
- Vernonia eremophila Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
- Vernonia oreophila Malme [unknown]
- Vernonia tricephala Gardner [unknown]
- Vernonia rufo-grisea A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
- Cacalia fruticulosa (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Cacalia eremophila (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Cacalia tricephala (Gardner) Kuntze [unknown]
- Cacalia saxicola (Sch.Bip. ex Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia rufogrisea A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
- Vernonia fruticulosa Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Lepidaploa rufogrisea (also called Rufous-gray Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has rufous-gray stems and leaves, and produces small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa rufogrisea is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidaploa rufogrisea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa rufogrisea is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Lepidaploa rufogrisea
Lepidaploa rufogrisea can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.
Lepidaploa rufogrisea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa rufogrisea?
Lepidaploa rufogrisea
What is the common name of Lepidaploa rufogrisea?
Rufous-gray Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa rufogrisea?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,