Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 493 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005355
Common Names
- Lepidaploa Sordidopapposa
- Prairie Fleabane
- Sordidopapposa Fleabane
Synonyms
- Cacalia sordidopapposa (Hieron.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia sordidopapposa Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Lepidaploa sordidopapposa (also called 'Sordid Pappusgrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass with white flowers and a single, hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa sordidopapposa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidaploa sordidopapposa is a small, yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa sordidopapposa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be kept in a sunny or partially shaded position.
Where to Find Lepidaploa sordidopapposa
Lepidaploa sordidopapposa is native to North America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Lepidaploa sordidopapposa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa sordidopapposa?
Lepidaploa sordidopapposa
What is the common name of Lepidaploa sordidopapposa?
Sordid Pappusgrass
Where is Lepidaploa sordidopapposa found?
Lepidaploa sordidopapposa is found in the United States.
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,