Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
solomonii
ID:
77870

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103: 493 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077199



Common Names

  • Lepidaploa solomonii
  • Lepidaploa
  • Solomonii


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia solomonii (H.Rob.) D.J.N.Hind [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa solomonii (also called Solomon's Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, and has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa solomonii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa solomonii is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white-tipped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa solomonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or fall. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Lepidaploa solomonii

Lepidaploa solomonii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is commonly found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Lepidaploa solomonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa solomonii?

Lepidaploa solomonii

What is the common name of Lepidaploa solomonii?

Solomon's lepidaploa

Where is Lepidaploa solomonii native?

Central Asia

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