Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 9: 129 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012023
Common Names
- Laggera elatior
- Tall Laggera
- Upright Laggera
Synonyms
- Blumea elatior (R.E.Fr.) Lisowski [unknown]
Description
Laggera elatior (also called 'Tall Laggera', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a taproot. It is native to Europe and Asia and grows in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Laggera elatior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Laggera elatior is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laggera elatior can be propagated from seed or by division of the root mass. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil in spring or autumn. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divided clumps should be replanted immediately.
Where to Find Laggera elatior
Laggera elatior is native to Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.
Laggera elatior FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laggera elatior?
Laggera elatior
What is the common name of Laggera elatior?
Tall laggera
What is the habitat of Laggera elatior?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Species in the Laggera genus
Laggera heudelotii,
Laggera pappii,
Laggera elatior,
Laggera gracilis,
Laggera alata,
Laggera tomentosa,
Laggera somaliensis,
Laggera oloptera,
Laggera lecomteana,
Laggera squarrosa,
Laggera crassifolia,
Laggera alata,
Laggera crispata,
Laggera decurrens,
Laggera volkensii,
Laggera brevipes,
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,