Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f. & Riedl
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 13(4): 94 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362298
Common Names
- Irramosum
- Lovage
- Ligusticum Irramosum
Synonyms
- Seseli irramosum (Rech.f. & Riedl) Pimenov & Sdobnina [unknown]
Description
Ligusticum irramosum (also called Common Lovage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in moist soils in grassland and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ligusticum irramosum 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 irramosum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a curved, tubular shape. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligusticum irramosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ligusticum irramosum
Ligusticum irramosum is native to East Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Ligusticum irramosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligusticum irramosum?
Ligusticum irramosum
What is the common name of Ligusticum irramosum?
Irramosum Lovage
What is the habitat of Ligusticum irramosum?
It is found in open, moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in the mountains of western North America.
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,