Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
lepidophylla
ID:
86347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 17(83): 57 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085676



Common Names

  • Parastrephia lepidophylla
  • Lepidophylla Parastrephia
  • Parastrephia


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Synonyms

  • Dolichogyne lepidophylla Wedd. [unknown]
  • Lepidophyllum tola Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Parastrephia lepidophylla (also called Lepidophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Parastrephia lepidophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parastrephia lepidophylla is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parastrephia lepidophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Parastrephia lepidophylla

Parastrephia lepidophylla is native to South America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Parastrephia lepidophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parastrephia lepidophylla?

Parastrephia lepidophylla

What is the family of Parastrephia lepidophylla?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Parastrephia lepidophylla?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:183029-2: Based on the initial data import