Ligusticum olympicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olympicum
ID:
363112
Status:
valid
Authors:
Novak
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Bohem. 8: 5 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362444
Common Names
- Ligusticum
- Olympic Ligusticum
- Olympicum Ligusticum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ligusticum olympicum (also called Olympic Ligusticum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a tufted habit and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ligusticum olympicum is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a low-growing hedge or border plant. It has small, silvery-green leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligusticum olympicum has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ligusticum olympicum is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and can be difficult to establish. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Ligusticum olympicum
Ligusticum olympicum is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Ligusticum olympicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligusticum olympicum?
Ligusticum olympicum
What is the common name of Ligusticum olympicum?
Olympic Lovage
What is the habitat of Ligusticum olympicum?
It is found in moist, open areas, such as meadows and streambanks
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
František Antonín Novák (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Novak' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:844552-1: Based on the initial data import