Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
igniarium
ID:
38141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 701 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037470



Common Names

  • Liabum igniarium
  • Firebush
  • Fire-on-the-Mountain


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Synonyms

  • Liabum bonplandii Cass. [unknown]
  • Amellus floribundus Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Diplostephium igniarium Spreng. [unknown]
  • Andromachia igniaria Humb. & Bonpl. [unknown]
  • Liabum lehmanni Hieron. [unknown]
  • Andromachia igniaria Bonpl. [unknown]

Description

Liabum igniarium (also called Fireweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It is a short plant that can reach up to 1 m in height and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Liabum igniarium is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liabum igniarium has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liabum igniarium is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 in). The plant can also be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn.

Where to Find Liabum igniarium

Liabum igniarium is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

Liabum igniarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liabum igniarium?

Liabum igniarium

What is the common name of Liabum igniarium?

Igniarium

What is the native range of Liabum igniarium?

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