Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephalum
ID:
114529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A(11): 88 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113858



Common Names

  • Liabum polycephalum
  • Many-Headed Groundsel
  • Many-Headed Ragwort


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Description

Liabum polycephalum (also called Many-Headed Liabum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Kazakhstan. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry areas and is found in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Liabum polycephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for bees and other pollinators, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Liabum polycephalum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liabum polycephalum is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Liabum polycephalum

Liabum polycephalum is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

Liabum polycephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liabum polycephalum?

Liabum polycephalum

What is the common name of Liabum polycephalum?

Many-headed Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Liabum polycephalum?

Open woodlands, grassy areas, and rocky hillsides

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-75373: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.