Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29(1): 59 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001571
Common Names
- Black-haired Liabum
- Black-haired Fleabane
- Black-haired Daisy
Description
Liabum nigropilosum (also called black-haired labium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with black hairs on the underside. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Liabum nigropilosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liabum nigropilosum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Liabum nigropilosum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Liabum nigropilosum
Liabum nigropilosum is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Liabum nigropilosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liabum nigropilosum?
Liabum nigropilosum
What is the common name of Liabum nigropilosum?
Black-haired Liabum
What is the natural habitat of Liabum nigropilosum?
Liabum nigropilosum is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Liabum genus
Liabum nigropilosum,
Liabum saundersii,
Liabum ovatifolium,
Liabum acuminatum,
Liabum saloyense,
Liabum floribundum,
Liabum cubense,
Liabum oblanceolatum,
Liabum nudicaule,
Liabum steinbachii,
Liabum igniarium,
Liabum selleanum,
Liabum nigropilosum,
Liabum kingii,
Liabum solidagineum,
Liabum umbellatum,
Liabum barclayae,
Liabum eriocaulon,
Liabum vargasii,
Liabum falcatum,
Liabum eggersii,
Liabum stipulatum,
Liabum polycephalum,
Liabum wrightii,
Liabum bourgeaui,
Liabum melastomoides,
Liabum poiteaui,
Liabum amplexicaule,
Liabum asclepiadeum,
Liabum trianae,
Liabum grandiflorum,
Liabum macbridei,
Liabum subacaule,
Liabum barahonense,
Liabum ferreyrii,
Liabum crispum,
Liabum sandemannii,
Liabum asclepiadeum,
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,