Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
holopetalum
ID:
362957

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) M.Hiroe & Constance

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 30: 78 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362289



Common Names

  • Holopetalum
  • Lovage
  • Ligusticum Holopetalum


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Synonyms

  • Tilingia holopetala (Maxim.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Carum holopetalum Maxim. [unknown]

Description

Ligusticum holopetalum (also called Whole-petal Lovage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 24 inches tall and has white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shaded areas such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Ligusticum holopetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes, particularly for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligusticum holopetalum is a small white umbel with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligusticum holopetalum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and meadows. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring or fall. Divide clumps in the spring or fall. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ligusticum holopetalum

Ligusticum holopetalum is native to East Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Ligusticum holopetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligusticum holopetalum?

Ligusticum holopetalum

What is the common name of Ligusticum holopetalum?

Whole-petaled Lovage

What is the habitat of Ligusticum holopetalum?

It is found in open, moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in the mountains of western North America.

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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.
Minosuke Hiroe (1914-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Hiroe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:844486-1: Based on the initial data import