Status:
valid
Authors:
Knorring
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 19: 382 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012920
Common Names
- Fedtschenkoana Lepidolopha
- Fedtschenkoana's Lepidolopha
- Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana
Description
Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana (also called Fedtschenko's Lepidolopha, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia, and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana
Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana is native to the Caucasus Mountains and can be found in rocky habitats.
Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana?
Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana
What is the common name of Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana?
Fedtschenko's Lepidolopha
What is the natural habitat of Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana?
Lepidolopha fedtschenkoana is found in dry, open woods and fields in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 3,000–4,500 m.
Species in the Lepidolopha genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,