Status:
valid
Authors:
Pavlov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 1933, n.s. xlii. 127, 132.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123506
Common Names
- Lepidolopha
- Karatavica
- Karatau Lepidolopha
Description
Lepidolopha karatavica (also called Karatavian Lepidolopha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia, specifically in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, in meadows, and in steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidolopha karatavica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidolopha karatavica has yellow or white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a short, thick beak. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and a single flower head.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidolopha karatavica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a container. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Lepidolopha karatavica
Lepidolopha karatavica is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.
Lepidolopha karatavica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidolopha karatavica?
Lepidolopha karatavica
What is the common name of Lepidolopha karatavica?
Karatavian lepidolopha
What type of plant is Lepidolopha karatavica?
Perennial herb
Species in the Lepidolopha genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,