Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oloptera
ID:
77489

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) C.D.Adams

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
J. W. African Sci. Assoc. 6: 152 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076818

Common Names

  • Laggera
  • Laggera Daisy
  • Laggera Daisy Bush

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Description

Laggera oloptera (also called Winged Laggera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps and the Carpathians. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and the stems are covered in hairs. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Laggera oloptera is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate drought. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laggera oloptera is a yellow-green daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laggera oloptera is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn and will germinate in spring.

Where to Find Laggera oloptera

Laggera oloptera is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Laggera oloptera FAQ

What are the common names of Laggera oloptera?

Common names of Laggera oloptera include winged laggera, winged laggera-bush, and winged laggera-weed.

What is the habitat of Laggera oloptera?

Laggera oloptera is native to India and Sri Lanka, and it is found in dry, open areas, including roadsides and disturbed habitats.

What are the medicinal uses of Laggera oloptera?

Laggera oloptera has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' 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:228485-1: Based on the initial data import