Status:
valid
Authors:
(Regel & Schmalh.) 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-0000034902
Common Names
- Lepidolopsis turkestanica
- Turkestan Lepidolopsis
- Turkestan False-mallow
Synonyms
- Artemisia chrysostachya Rech.f. & Köie [unknown]
- Tanacetum johnstonii Hemsl. [unknown]
- Pyrethrum johnstonii Boiss. [unknown]
- Tanacetum turkestanicum (Regel & Schmalh.) Poljakov [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum chrysostachys (Rech.f. & Köie) Kitam. [unknown]
- Crossostephium turkestanicum Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
- Chrysanthemum turkestanicum (Regel & Schmalh.) Gilli [unknown]
Description
Lepidolopsis turkestanica (also called Turkestan Lepidolopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidolopsis turkestanica is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidolopsis turkestanica is a small yellow flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidolopsis turkestanica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Lepidolopsis turkestanica
Lepidolopsis turkestanica can be found in Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
Lepidolopsis turkestanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidolopsis turkestanica?
Lepidolopsis turkestanica
What is the family of Lepidolopsis turkestanica?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Lepidolopsis turkestanica?
Turkestan Daisy
Species in the Lepidolopsis genus
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,