Lepidaploa violiceps - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violiceps
ID:
91420
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Rob.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 496 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090749
Common Names
- Lepidaploa violiceps
- Violiceps Lepidaploa
- Violiceps Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepidaploa violiceps (also called violet-headed lepidaploa, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with small, white flower heads that is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa violiceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidaploa violiceps has purple flowers, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa violiceps is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Lepidaploa violiceps
Lepidaploa violiceps is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.
Lepidaploa violiceps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa violiceps?
Lepidaploa violiceps
What type of plant is Lepidaploa violiceps?
Lepidaploa violiceps is a perennial herb
Where is Lepidaploa violiceps found?
Lepidaploa violiceps is found in South America
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-47032: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.