Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
84782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv. & Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 325 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084111



Common Names

  • Laggera squarrosa
  • Squarrosa
  • Laggera


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Synonyms

  • Blumea squarrosa (Oliv. & Hiern) Wild [unknown]

Description

Laggera squarrosa (also called Squarrose Laggera, among many other common names) is an annual herb, native to Australia. It grows up to 40 cm tall and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Laggera squarrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laggera squarrosa is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laggera squarrosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Laggera squarrosa

Laggera squarrosa is native to Australia. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Laggera squarrosa FAQ

What is the common name of Laggera squarrosa?

Squarrose Laggera

What type of soil does Laggera squarrosa prefer?

Well-drained soil

What is the optimal temperature range for Laggera squarrosa?

60-80°F

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:228490-1: Based on the initial data import