Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
irramosum
ID:
362966

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


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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.

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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 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 Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:844496-1: Based on the initial data import