Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
selleanum
ID:
44523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 23A, n.° 11: 86 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043852

Common Names

  • Liabum selleanum
  • Sellean Liabum
  • Sellean False Flax

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Description

Liabum selleanum (also called Sellean's liabum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Liabum selleanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Liabum selleanum is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liabum selleanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Liabum selleanum

Liabum selleanum is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and Western Asia.

Liabum selleanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Liabum selleanum?

Liabum selleanum

What is the family of Liabum selleanum?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Liabum selleanum?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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-14242: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.