Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pluvialis
ID:
32177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 103(2): 491 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031506

Common Names

  • Rainy Lepidaploa
  • Pluvialis Lepidaploa
  • Lepidaploa pluvialis

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Description

Lepidaploa pluvialis (also called Pluvialis fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils, often in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidaploa pluvialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance landscape.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidaploa pluvialis has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with a black center. The flowers are followed by small, brown, spiny seed heads. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidaploa pluvialis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lepidaploa pluvialis

Lepidaploa pluvialis is native to Mexico and can be found in moist grasslands and woodlands.

Lepidaploa pluvialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidaploa pluvialis?

Lepidaploa pluvialis

What are the common names of Lepidaploa pluvialis?

Common names of Lepidaploa pluvialis include water-loving daisy and rain daisy.

What is the native range of Lepidaploa pluvialis?

Lepidaploa pluvialis is native to the United States and Canada.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-130464: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.