Laegaardia ecuadoriense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecuadoriense
ID:
1553145
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Laegaard) P.M.Peterson, Soreng, Romasch. & Barberá
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-39: 13 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032951
Common Names
- Laegaardia ecuadoriense
- Ecuadoriense Laegaardia
- Laegaardia Ecuadoriense Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Laegaardia ecuadoriense (also called Ecuador Laegaardia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is an erect herb that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m.
Uses & Benefits
Laegaardia ecuadoriense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laegaardia ecuadoriense has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is covered in fine hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laegaardia ecuadoriense is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have taken root.
Where to Find Laegaardia ecuadoriense
Laegaardia ecuadoriense is native to Ecuador and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in wet forests.
Laegaardia ecuadoriense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laegaardia ecuadoriense?
Laegaardia ecuadoriense
Where is Laegaardia ecuadoriense found?
It is found in Ecuador.
What is the natural habitat of Laegaardia ecuadoriense?
It grows in montane forests and paramo grasslands.
Species in the Laegaardia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77206795-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].