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Common Names
- Pappii Laggera
- Laggera Pappii
- Pappii Laggera
Description
Laggera pappii (also called Papp's Laggera, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a single, branched stem. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Laggera pappii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laggera pappii has yellow flowers with four petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laggera pappii is a perennial that is best propagated by division in the spring or early summer. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Laggera pappii
Laggera pappii is native to tropical regions of the Americas and can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Laggera pappii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laggera pappii?
Laggera pappii
Where is Laggera pappii found?
Laggera pappii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
What are the uses of Laggera pappii?
Laggera pappii is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for landscaping.
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,