Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Hoffm. & Muschl.) C.D.Adams
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
J. W. African Sci. Assoc. 6: 151 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016414
Common Names
- Graceful Laggera
- Graceful Butterweed
- Graceful Fleabane
Description
Laggera gracilis (also called Slender Laggera, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Laggera gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laggera gracilis has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laggera gracilis is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse.
Where to Find Laggera gracilis
Laggera gracilis is native to tropical Africa, and can be found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and along riverbanks.
Laggera gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laggera gracilis?
Laggera gracilis
What is the family of Laggera gracilis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Laggera gracilis?
Graceful Laggera
Species in the Laggera genus
Laggera heudelotii,
Laggera pappii,
Laggera elatior,
Laggera gracilis,
Laggera alata,
Laggera tomentosa,
Laggera somaliensis,
Laggera oloptera,
Laggera lecomteana,
Laggera squarrosa,
Laggera crassifolia,
Laggera alata,
Laggera crispata,
Laggera decurrens,
Laggera volkensii,
Laggera brevipes,
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,