Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
denticulatum
ID:
18020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 11: 22, t. 1030 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017349



Common Names

  • Lepidostephium denticulatum
  • Denticulate Lepidostephium
  • Denticulate Groundsel


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Description

Lepidostephium denticulatum (also called toothed lepidostephium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. Its flowers are white and star-shaped. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and is found in alpine and subalpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidostephium denticulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidostephium denticulatum has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are short and have broad, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidostephium denticulatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Lepidostephium denticulatum

Lepidostephium denticulatum is native to the high-altitude paramo grasslands of Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in the wild in these regions.

Lepidostephium denticulatum FAQ

What type of plant is Lepidostephium denticulatum?

Lepidostephium denticulatum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

What is the natural habitat of Lepidostephium denticulatum?

Lepidostephium denticulatum is native to Mexico and Central America.

What is the scientific classification of Lepidostephium denticulatum?

Lepidostephium denticulatum belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Lepidostephium.

Species in the Lepidostephium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-116791: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.