Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispata
ID:
93713

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Hepper & J.R.I.Wood

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38(1): 83 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093042



Common Names

  • Crisp Laggera
  • Crisp Daisy
  • Crisp Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Laggera intermedia C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Laggera pterodonta (DC.) Sch.Bip. ex Oliv. [unknown]
  • Laggera alata montana C.D.Adams [unknown]
  • Blumea crispata montana (C.D.Adams) J.-P.Lebrun & Stork [unknown]
  • Blumea pterodonta DC. [unknown]
  • Conyza crispata Vahl [unknown]
  • Blumea alata montana C.D.Adams [unknown]
  • Laggera pterodonta (DC.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Blumea crispata (Vahl) Merxm. [unknown]
  • Laggera purpurascens Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Laggera purpurascens Sch.Bip. ex Hochst. [unknown]

Description

Laggera crispata (also called Curled Laggera, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. It grows in moist soils, such as wetlands, marshes, and riverbanks. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers that bloom from April to October.

Uses & Benefits

Laggera crispata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laggera crispata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laggera crispata is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Once the plants are established, they will need regular watering and fertilizing. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Laggera crispata

Laggera crispata can be found in parts of Africa, including Ethiopia, Sudan, and Kenya.

Laggera crispata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laggera crispata?

Laggera crispata

What is the family of Laggera crispata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Laggera crispata?

Crisp Laggera

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-49274: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.