Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 248 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463556
Common Names
- Imberbis Lyginia
- Smooth Lyginia
- Smooth-leaved Lyginia
Synonyms
- Lyginia barbata imberbis (R.Br.) Mast. [unknown]
Description
Lyginia imberbis (also called 'Bald Lyginia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lyginia imberbis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lyginia imberbis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lyginia imberbis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.
Where to Find Lyginia imberbis
Lyginia imberbis can be found in moist meadows and grasslands in Europe and Asia.
Lyginia imberbis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lyginia imberbis?
Lyginia imberbis
What is the common name of Lyginia imberbis?
Imberbis Buttercup
What is the family of Lyginia imberbis?
Ranunculaceae
Species in the Lyginia genus
Species in the Restionaceae family
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Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,