Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
subsquarrosa
ID:
27492

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 495 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026821



Common Names

  • Squarrose Lepidaploa
  • Lepidaploa
  • Lepidaploa subsquarrosa


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Description

Lepidaploa subsquarrosa (also called Subsquare Lepidaploa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 1-2m. It has small, yellow-green flowers in spring and summer. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa subsquarrosa is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidaploa subsquarrosa is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, delicate, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa subsquarrosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. It is best grown in a sunny border or rock garden.

Where to Find Lepidaploa subsquarrosa

Lepidaploa subsquarrosa is native to the southwestern United States. It can be found in dry, rocky areas of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Lepidaploa subsquarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa subsquarrosa?

Lepidaploa subsquarrosa

What is the common name of Lepidaploa subsquarrosa?

Subsquarrose Lepidaploa

What is the habitat of Lepidaploa subsquarrosa?

It is found in grasslands and open woodlands

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:948567-1: Based on the initial data import