Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sanmartinensis
ID:
58110

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 396-397 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057439



Common Names

  • Sanmartinensis Lepidaploa
  • Lepidaploa
  • Sanmartinensis


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Description

Lepidaploa sanmartinensis (also called San Martin's Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It grows to a height of about 1 meter and has white flowers. It is found in wet forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa sanmartinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa sanmartinensis is white with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa sanmartinensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Lepidaploa sanmartinensis

Lepidaploa sanmartinensis is native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. It can be found in grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 2,500-4,000 meters.

Lepidaploa sanmartinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa sanmartinensis?

Lepidaploa sanmartinensis

What is the family of Lepidaploa sanmartinensis?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Lepidaploa sanmartinensis?

Grasslands and open areas

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