Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Leopoldina 23: 88. 1887
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086928
Common Names
- Egletes liebmannii
- Liebmann's Egletes
- Liebmann's Daisy
Synonyms
- Egletes liebmannii liebmannii [unknown]
- Egletes liebmannii yucatana Shinners [unknown]
Description
Egletes liebmannii (also called 'Liebmann's Egletes', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a low-growing habit and grows in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Egletes liebmannii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Egletes liebmannii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Egletes liebmannii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed sown in spring.
Where to Find Egletes liebmannii
Egletes liebmannii is native to Mexico and Central America.
Egletes liebmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Egletes liebmannii?
Egletes liebmannii
What is the common name of Egletes liebmannii?
Liebmann's Egletes
Where is Egletes liebmannii native to?
Mexico
Species in the Egletes genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,