Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 492 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080694
Common Names
- Sagra's False Fleabane
- Sagra's Lepidaploa
- Sagra's Daisy
Description
Lepidaploa sagraeana (also called Sagraeana's False-daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa sagraeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidaploa sagraeana is a yellow color, with a single ring of ray florets surrounding a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa sagraeana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lepidaploa sagraeana
Lepidaploa sagraeana can be found in the Canary Islands.
Lepidaploa sagraeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa sagraeana?
Lepidaploa sagraeana
What is the family of Lepidaploa sagraeana?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Lepidaploa sagraeana?
Sagra's lepidaploa
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,