Ligusticum calderi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calderi
ID:
361313
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mathias & Constance
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 86: 374 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360645
Common Names
- Calderi
- Ligusticum Calderi
- Calder's Ligusticum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ligusticum calderi (also called Calder's Lovage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. 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
Ligusticum calderi 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
Ligusticum calderi has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ligusticum calderi is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Clumps can be carefully divided and replanted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Ligusticum calderi
Ligusticum calderi is native to tropical Africa.
Ligusticum calderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligusticum calderi?
Ligusticum calderi
What is the common name of Ligusticum calderi?
Calder's lovage
What is the natural habitat of Ligusticum calderi?
Grassland and open woodland
Species in the Ligusticum genus
Ligusticum albanicum, Ligusticum calderi, Ligusticum verticillatum, Ligusticum scoticum, Ligusticum schmidii, Ligusticum striatum, Ligusticum holopetalum, Ligusticum irramosum, Ligusticum lucidum, Ligusticum madrense, Ligusticum ferulaceum, Ligusticum officinale, Ligusticum olympicum, Ligusticum porteri, Ligusticum elatum, Ligusticum californicum, Ligusticum canadense, Ligusticum canbyi, Ligusticum filicinum, Ligusticum grayi, Ligusticum tenuifolium, Ligusticum rechingerianum, Ligusticum sikiangense, Ligusticum reptans, Ligusticum pteridophyllum, Ligusticum afghanicum, Ligusticum nematophyllum, Ligusticum nullivittatum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2341439: Based on the initial data import
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.