Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lecomteana
ID:
84436

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


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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.

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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 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

Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:228479-1: Based on the initial data import