Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
porteri
ID:
363137

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose

Source:
ksu

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Rev. N. Amer. Umbell. : 86 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362469



Common Names

  • Ligusticum
  • Porter's Ligusticum
  • Porteri Ligusticum


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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum porteri brevilobum (Rydb.) Mathias & Constance [unknown]
  • Ligusticum brevilobum Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Ligusticum porteri (also called Porter's 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 porteri 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 porteri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligusticum porteri 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 porteri

Ligusticum porteri is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Ligusticum porteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligusticum porteri?

Ligusticum porteri

What is the common name of Ligusticum porteri?

Porter's Lovage

What is the habitat of Ligusticum porteri?

It is found in moist, open areas, such as meadows and streambanks

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

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140059-2: Based on the initial data import