Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
51258

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Sch.Bip. ex Oliv. & Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050587



Common Names

  • Laggera tomentosa
  • Laggera
  • Tomentosa


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Synonyms

  • Blumea petitiana A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Blumea tomentosa A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Laggera tomentosa (also called Woolly Laggera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Laggera tomentosa is used as a traditional medicinal plant, and its leaves are used to make tea and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laggera tomentosa has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laggera tomentosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings of about 4-6 inches in length and plant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Laggera tomentosa

Laggera tomentosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Laggera tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laggera tomentosa?

Laggera tomentosa

What is the common name of Laggera tomentosa?

Laggera

What type of plant is Laggera tomentosa?

Herb

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-149122: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
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.