Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spixiana
ID:
82825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76(1): 28 (1994): (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082154



Common Names

  • Lepidaploa Spixiana
  • Spix's Lepidaploa
  • Spix's False Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia spixiana Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia spixiana (Mart. ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Lepidaploa spixiana (also called 'Spix's Lepidaploa', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South America and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa spixiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa spixiana has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters on the end of the stems. The seeds are small and black and are enclosed in a membranous sac. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a few short hairs on the surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa spixiana can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, the divisions can be planted straight out into their permanent positions.

Where to Find Lepidaploa spixiana

Lepidaploa spixiana is native to South America and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Lepidaploa spixiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa spixiana?

Lepidaploa spixiana

What are the common names of Lepidaploa spixiana?

The common names of Lepidaploa spixiana are Spix's Daisy and Spotted Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa spixiana?

Lepidaploa spixiana is native to the dry grasslands of Brazil

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-38679: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.