Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 15(4): 743. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036980
Common Names
- Candidum Microliabum
- Candidum Daisy
- Candidum Fleabane
Synonyms
- Liabum candidum Griseb. [unknown]
- Microliabum glanduliferum (Cabrera) H.Rob. [unknown]
- Liabum auriculatum Griseb. [unknown]
- Liabum candidum candidum [unknown]
- Liabum subcirrhosum S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Liabum candidum subcirrhosum (S.F.Blake) Cabrera [unknown]
- Liabum candidum glanduliferum Cabrera [unknown]
- Austroliabum candidum (Griseb.) H.Rob. & Brettell [unknown]
Description
Microliabum candidum (also called White Microliabum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Microliabum candidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microliabum candidum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.3 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microliabum candidum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be grown from seed or division and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can be propagated by division or cuttings in early spring.
Where to Find Microliabum candidum
Microliabum candidum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Microliabum candidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microliabum candidum?
Microliabum candidum
What is the family of Microliabum candidum?
Asteraceae
Where is Microliabum candidum found?
East Africa
Species in the Microliabum genus
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,