Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 37: 62 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138557
Common Names
- Schipp's Neurolaena
- Schipp's Lappet
- Schipp's Ragwort
Description
Neurolaena schippii (also called Schipp's Neurolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Neurolaena schippii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neurolaena schippii is a small white flower head with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neurolaena schippii is a perennial plant that is best grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Neurolaena schippii
Neurolaena schippii is native to South America and can be found in wet meadows and marshes.
Neurolaena schippii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neurolaena schippii?
Neurolaena schippii
What is the common name of Neurolaena schippii?
Schipp's Aster
What is the habitat of Neurolaena schippii?
Grasslands, open woods, and disturbed areas
Species in the Neurolaena genus
Neurolaena wendtii,
Neurolaena balsana,
Neurolaena lobata,
Neurolaena integrifolia,
Neurolaena oaxacana,
Neurolaena macrophylla,
Neurolaena intermedia,
Neurolaena venturana,
Neurolaena cobanensis,
Neurolaena macrocephala,
Neurolaena lamina,
Neurolaena schippii,
Neurolaena serboana,
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,