Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Wolff) Leute
Source:
ksu
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 73: 78 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360677
Common Names
- Ligusticopsis longiloba
- Long-lobed Ligusticopsis
- Long-lobed Honeysuckle
Synonyms
- Ligusticum longilobum H.Wolff [unknown]
Description
Ligusticopsis longiloba (also called Long-lobed Lovage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Ligusticopsis longiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligusticopsis longiloba is a white or yellowish-white color, and is tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligusticopsis longiloba is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Ligusticopsis longiloba
Ligusticopsis longiloba is native to tropical Africa.
Ligusticopsis longiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligusticopsis longiloba?
Ligusticopsis longiloba
What is the common name of Ligusticopsis longiloba?
Long-leaved Willow
What is the natural habitat of Ligusticopsis longiloba?
Moist, shady areas in forests and along streams
Species in the Ligusticopsis genus
Ligusticopsis wallichiana,
Ligusticopsis longiloba,
Ligusticopsis rechingeriana,
Ligusticopsis brachyloba,
Ligusticopsis capillacea,
Ligusticopsis scapiformis,
Ligusticopsis multivittata,
Ligusticopsis angelicifolia,
Ligusticopsis pteridophylla,
Ligusticopsis pseudodaucoides,
Ligusticopsis hispida,
Ligusticopsis likiangensis,
Ligusticopsis purpurascens,
Ligusticopsis daucoides,
Ligusticopsis involucrata,
Ligusticopsis acaulis,
Ligusticopsis deqenensis,
Ligusticopsis xizangensis,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,