Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 4 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362322
Common Names
- Lucidum
- Lovage
- Ligusticum Lucidum
Synonyms
- Ligusticum seguieri Vill. [unknown]
- Ligusticum pyrenaeum Gouan [unknown]
- Ligusticum cuneifolium Guss. [unknown]
- Nabadium pyrenaicum (Gouan) Raf. [unknown]
- Thysselinum lucidum Moench [unknown]
- Thysselinum nigrum Moench [unknown]
- Selinum seguieri Jacq. [unknown]
- Selinum aristatum Ait. ex Link [unknown]
- Seseli ferulifolium Poir. [unknown]
- Seseli aristatum Aiton [unknown]
- Cnidium cuneifolium Griseb. [unknown]
- Cnidium pyrenaeum Spreng. [unknown]
- Coristospermum cuneifolium Bertol. [unknown]
- Coristospermum lucidum (Mill.) Reduron, Charpin & Pimenov [unknown]
- Coristospermum lucidum cuneifolium (Guss.) Reduron, Charpin & Pimenov [unknown]
- Coristospermum lucidum seguieri (Jacq.) Banfi & Bracchi [unknown]
- Coristospermum seguieri (Jacq.) Banfi, Galasso & Soldano [unknown]
- Devillea pyrenaea Bubani [unknown]
- Imperatoria seguieri Spreng. [unknown]
- Ligusticum pyrenaicum Gauan [unknown]
Description
Ligusticum lucidum (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 lucidum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ligusticum lucidum sub. huteri (Porta) O.Bolòs
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligusticum lucidum 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 lucidum is an evergreen perennial native to China. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Ligusticum lucidum
Ligusticum lucidum is native to East Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Ligusticum lucidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligusticum lucidum?
Ligusticum lucidum
What is the common name of Ligusticum lucidum?
Shiny Lovage
What is the habitat of Ligusticum lucidum?
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,