Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigropilosum
ID:
2242

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


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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.

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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 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,