Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
silvae
ID:
20167

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 492 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019496



Common Names

  • Silvae Lepidaploa
  • Silvae False Daisy
  • Silvae African Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia silvae H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa silvae (also called Silvae daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has white daisy-like flowers and grows in open, sunny areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa silvae is a plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa silvae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa silvae is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed sown in the spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Lepidaploa silvae

Lepidaploa silvae is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Lepidaploa silvae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa silvae?

Lepidaploa silvae

What is the common name of Lepidaploa silvae?

Silver Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa silvae?

Dry rocky slopes and grasslands

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