Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexicaule
ID:
124546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. iii. 43.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123875



Common Names

  • Lamb's Ear
  • Big-leaved Lamb's Ear
  • Common Lamb's Ear


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Synonyms

  • Liabum ulei Hieron. [unknown]

Description

Liabum amplexicaule (also called Liabum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Liabum amplexicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liabum amplexicaule has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liabum amplexicaule is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in moist soil. The plant should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Liabum amplexicaule

Liabum amplexicaule is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and scrublands.

Liabum amplexicaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liabum amplexicaule?

Liabum amplexicaule

What type of plant is Liabum amplexicaule?

Herbaceous plant

Where is Liabum amplexicaule found?

South America

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-850: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.