Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose
Source:
ksu
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 8: 336 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362325
Common Names
- Madrense
- Lovage
- Ligusticum Madrense
Description
Ligusticum madrense (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 madrense 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 madrense 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 madrense is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Ligusticum madrense
Ligusticum madrense is native to East Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Ligusticum madrense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligusticum madrense?
Ligusticum madrense
What type of plant is Ligusticum madrense?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Ligusticum madrense found?
It is found in California
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,