Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Winkl.) Poljakov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 19: 375 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076592
Common Names
- Pseudoachillea Daisy
- Pseudoachillea Fleabane
- Pseudoachillea Ragwort
Synonyms
- Tanacetum pseudachillea C.Winkl. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum pseudachillea B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
Description
Lepidolopsis pseudoachillea (also called False Achillea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidolopsis pseudoachillea is an ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and containers. Its flowers can be used to make a tea and its leaves can be used in salads.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidolopsis pseudoachillea is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidolopsis pseudoachillea is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they develop roots.
Where to Find Lepidolopsis pseudoachillea
Lepidolopsis pseudoachillea is native to South Africa and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the warmer climates of the United States.
Lepidolopsis pseudoachillea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidolopsis pseudoachillea?
Lepidolopsis pseudoachillea
What is the natural habitat of Lepidolopsis pseudoachillea?
Grassy meadows and rocky slopes
What is the flowering period of Lepidolopsis pseudoachillea?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Lepidolopsis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,