Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
lucidum
ID:
362990

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


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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.

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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 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