Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 394 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124630
Common Names
- Lepidaploa Krukovii
- Krukov's Daisy
- Krukov Daisy
Description
Lepidaploa krukovii (also called Krukov's lepidaploa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is native to North America and is found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidaploa krukovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepidaploa krukovii is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small, with hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidaploa krukovii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. The plants can be divided in the spring or fall and transplanted to other areas.
Where to Find Lepidaploa krukovii
Lepidaploa krukovii is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Lepidaploa krukovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa krukovii?
Lepidaploa krukovii
What is the common name of Lepidaploa krukovii?
Krukov's Lepidaploa
What is the natural habitat of Lepidaploa krukovii?
Lepidaploa krukovii is found in dry, open areas in the western United States.
Species in the Lepidaploa genus
Lepidaploa jenssenii,
Lepidaploa macahensis,
Lepidaploa luetzelburgii,
Lepidaploa cotoneaster,
Lepidaploa karstenii,
Lepidaploa carachensis,
Lepidaploa diazlunana,
Lepidaploa arborescens,
Lepidaploa segregata,
Lepidaploa sordidopapposa,
Lepidaploa tortuosa,
Lepidaploa ferreyrae,
Lepidaploa pseudaurea,
Lepidaploa zumbadorensis,
Lepidaploa coulonioides,
Lepidaploa bahiana,
Lepidaploa leptoclada,
Lepidaploa chamissonis,
Lepidaploa rufogrisea,
Lepidaploa desiliens,
Lepidaploa harrisii,
Lepidaploa lilacina,
Lepidaploa imeriensis,
Lepidaploa canescens,
Lepidaploa trinitatis,
Lepidaploa gnaphalioides,
Lepidaploa silvae,
Lepidaploa sclareifolia,
Lepidaploa glabra,
Lepidaploa ehretiifolia,
Lepidaploa balansae,
Lepidaploa pellita,
Lepidaploa yunquensis,
Lepidaploa tristis,
Lepidaploa helophila,
Lepidaploa rimachii,
Lepidaploa subsquarrosa,
Lepidaploa araguensis,
Lepidaploa sclareaefolia,
Lepidaploa chinchipensis,
Lepidaploa grisea,
Lepidaploa sororia,
Lepidaploa vauthieriana,
Lepidaploa sericea,
Lepidaploa pluvialis,
Lepidaploa tombadorensis,
Lepidaploa uniflora,
Lepidaploa trilectorum,
Lepidaploa complicata,
Lepidaploa aristosquamosa,
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,