Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 493 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124379
Common Names
- Stenophylla Lepidaploa
- Stenophylla Daisy Bush
- Stenophylla Daisy Tree
Synonyms
- Vernonia remotiflora angustifolia Griseb. [unknown]
- Cacalia stenophylla (Less.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Vernonia nematophylla Ekman & Urb. [unknown]
- Vernonia stenophylla Less. [unknown]
- Vernonia corallophila Gleason [unknown]
Description
Lepidaploa stenophylla (also called Narrowleaf lepidaploa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in desert scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidaploa stenophylla has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa stenophylla is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate.
Where to Find Lepidaploa stenophylla
Lepidaploa stenophylla can be found in dry open woods and grasslands in the western United States.
Lepidaploa stenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa stenophylla?
Lepidaploa stenophylla
What is the common name of Lepidaploa stenophylla?
Narrow-leaved Lepidaploa
What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa stenophylla?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,