Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm. & Muschl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 8c: 114 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083765
Common Names
- Laggera lecomteana
- Lecomte's Laggera
- Lecomte's Daisy
Synonyms
- Blumea lecomteana (O.Hoffm. & Muschl.) J.-P.Lebrun & Stork [unknown]
Description
Laggera lecomteana (also called White Laggera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has small, white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Laggera lecomteana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb for treating respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laggera lecomteana has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laggera lecomteana is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Laggera lecomteana
Laggera lecomteana can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Laggera lecomteana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laggera lecomteana?
Laggera lecomteana
Where is Laggera lecomteana found?
Laggera lecomteana is found in tropical Africa, mainly in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
What are the characteristics of Laggera lecomteana?
Laggera lecomteana is an herbaceous plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves.
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,