Liabum amplexicaule - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexicaule
ID:
124546
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. iii. 43.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123875
Common Names
- Lamb's Ear
- Big-leaved Lamb's Ear
- Common Lamb's Ear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Liabum ulei Hieron. [unknown]
Description
Liabum amplexicaule (also called Liabum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Liabum amplexicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Liabum amplexicaule has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liabum amplexicaule is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in moist soil. The plant should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Liabum amplexicaule
Liabum amplexicaule is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and scrublands.
Liabum amplexicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liabum amplexicaule?
Liabum amplexicaule
What type of plant is Liabum amplexicaule?
Herbaceous plant
Where is Liabum amplexicaule found?
South America
Species in the Liabum genus
Liabum nigropilosum, Liabum saundersii, Liabum ovatifolium, Liabum acuminatum, Liabum saloyense, Liabum floribundum, Liabum cubense, Liabum oblanceolatum, Liabum nudicaule, Liabum steinbachii, Liabum igniarium, Liabum selleanum, Liabum nigropilosum, Liabum kingii, Liabum solidagineum, Liabum umbellatum, Liabum barclayae, Liabum eriocaulon, Liabum vargasii, Liabum falcatum, Liabum eggersii, Liabum stipulatum, Liabum polycephalum, Liabum wrightii, Liabum bourgeaui, Liabum melastomoides, Liabum poiteaui, Liabum amplexicaule, Liabum asclepiadeum, Liabum trianae, Liabum grandiflorum, Liabum macbridei, Liabum subacaule, Liabum barahonense, Liabum ferreyrii, Liabum crispum, Liabum sandemannii, Liabum asclepiadeum,
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-850: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.