Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poiteaui
ID:
121249

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cass.) Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(11): 87. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120578



Common Names

  • Poiteau's Liabum
  • Liabum
  • Poiteau's Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Andromachia poiteaui Cass. [unknown]

Description

Liabum poiteaui (also called Poiteau's Liabum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Liabum poiteaui is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin irritations. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues. The plant is also used as an ornamental plant, with its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liabum poiteaui is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a few hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liabum poiteaui is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Liabum poiteaui

Liabum poiteaui is found in the Mediterranean.

Liabum poiteaui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liabum poiteaui?

Liabum poiteaui

What type of plant is Liabum poiteaui?

A shrub

Where is Liabum poiteaui found?

It is found in Madagascar

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-81834: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.