Status:
valid
Authors:
(Z.H.Pan & M.L.Sheh) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 20(2): 172. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421777
Common Names
- Ligusticopsis xizangensis
- Tibetan Ligusticopsis
- Tibetan Chinese Lovage
Description
Ligusticopsis xizangensis (also called 'Xizang Ligusticopsis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, pointed leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in mountain and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ligusticopsis xizangensis has been used as a folk remedy to treat headaches, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligusticopsis xizangensis is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligusticopsis xizangensis is a shrub native to East Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination can take up to two months.
Where to Find Ligusticopsis xizangensis
Ligusticopsis xizangensis is native to the Himalayas. It is found in moist, wooded areas, such as forests and wetlands.
Ligusticopsis xizangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligusticopsis xizangensis?
Ligusticopsis xizangensis
What is the common name of Ligusticopsis xizangensis?
Xizang Ligusticopsis
What is the natural habitat of Ligusticopsis xizangensis?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
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,