Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.T.Fu) F.T.Pu & M.F.Watson
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 42: 564 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274650
Common Names
- Ligusticum Nullivittatum
- Ligusticum
- Nullivittatum
Description
Ligusticum nullivittatum (also called Nulli-Vittatum Ligusticum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to China, and is found in habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and alpine slopes. It has dark green, pinnately compound leaves and white flowers. The stems are erect and branched, and the fruits are ovoid.
Uses & Benefits
Ligusticum nullivittatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligusticum nullivittatum is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligusticum nullivittatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Ligusticum nullivittatum
Ligusticum nullivittatum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Ligusticum nullivittatum FAQ
What are the common names for Ligusticum nullivittatum?
Nullivittatum Ligusticum
What are the uses of Ligusticum nullivittatum?
Ligusticum nullivittatum is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Where is Ligusticum nullivittatum found?
Ligusticum nullivittatum is found in India, Nepal, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
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,
References
Mark Francis Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Watson' in the authors string.