Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.J.N.Hind) Loeuille
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-9: 1 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342113
Common Names
- Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis
- Xiquexiquense Lepidaploa
- Xiquexiquense's Lepidaploa
Description
Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis (also called Xiquexiquensis, among many other common names) is a species of perennial grass native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has narrow, green leaves and small, yellow-brown flower heads. It typically grows in moist, grassy meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2mm. The flowers are borne in panicles. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis
Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis is native to Thailand.
Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis?
Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis
What is the common name of Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis?
Lepidaploa
What type of plant is Lepidaploa xiquexiquensis?
Herb
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,