Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decurrens
ID:
116172

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 84 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115501



Common Names

  • Decurrent laggera
  • Decurrens laggera
  • Laggera


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Synonyms

  • Laggera arabica (Willd.) Deflers [unknown]
  • Laggera gariepina Randeria [invalid]
  • Erigeron decurrens Vahl [unknown]
  • Conyza arabica Willd. [unknown]
  • Blumea gariepina DC. [unknown]
  • Blumea decurrens (Vahl) Merxm. [unknown]

Description

Laggera decurrens (also called Decurrent Laggera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate, toothed, and covered in short hairs. The flowers are yellow, with an orange center, and are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Laggera decurrens has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laggera decurrens has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, oblong and brown. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laggera decurrens is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Laggera decurrens

Laggera decurrens can be found in the tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Laggera decurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laggera decurrens?

Laggera decurrens

What is the common name of Laggera decurrens?

Decurrent Laggera

What is the natural habitat of Laggera decurrens?

Laggera decurrens is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in tropical and subtropical regions.

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-76952: 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.