Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
17085

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

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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.

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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 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

Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
Charles Dennis Adams (1920-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Adams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:228475-1: Based on the initial data import