Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
wallichiana
ID:
361338

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 31: 122 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360670



Common Names

  • Ligusticopsis wallichiana
  • Wallich's Ligusticopsis
  • Wallich's Honeysuckle


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Synonyms

  • Laserpitium coniifolium Wall. [unknown]
  • Ligusticopsis coniifolia (DC.) Pimenov & Kljuykov [unknown]
  • Oreocome elata Edgew. [unknown]
  • Oreocome cicutaria Edgew. [unknown]
  • Oreocome candollei Edgew. [unknown]
  • Oreocome candolleana Edgew. [unknown]
  • Selinum elatum (Edgew.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Selinum cicutarium Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cortia wallichiana (DC.) Leute [unknown]
  • Selinum candollei Edgew. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum wallichianum DC. [unknown]
  • Selinum wallichianum (DC.) Raizada & Saxena [unknown]
  • Ligusticum coniifolium DC. [unknown]
  • Pleurospermum cicutarium Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Ligusticopsis wallichiana (also called Wallich's 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 wallichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligusticopsis wallichiana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligusticopsis wallichiana 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 wallichiana

Ligusticopsis wallichiana is native to tropical Africa.

Ligusticopsis wallichiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligusticopsis wallichiana?

Ligusticopsis wallichiana

What is the common name of Ligusticopsis wallichiana?

Wallich's ligusticopsis

What is the natural habitat of Ligusticopsis wallichiana?

Tropical forests

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,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.