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
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.
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,