Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
schmidii
ID:
362873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nasir) Farille & S.B.Malla

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Candollea 40: 551 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362205



Common Names

  • Schmid's Lovage
  • Schmid's Parsley
  • Schmidii


Searching for Ligusticum schmidii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Cortia schmidii Nasir [unknown]

Description

Ligusticum schmidii (also called Schmid's Lovage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 24 inches tall and has white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, shaded areas such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Ligusticum schmidii is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a low-maintenance garden plant. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligusticum schmidii is a small white umbel with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

Searching for Ligusticum schmidii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ligusticum schmidii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and meadows. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring or fall. Divide clumps in the spring or fall. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ligusticum schmidii

Ligusticum schmidii is native to western Europe.

Ligusticum schmidii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligusticum schmidii?

Ligusticum schmidii

What is the common name of Ligusticum schmidii?

Schmid's Lovage

What is the habitat of Ligusticum schmidii?

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

Eugene Nasir (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nasir' in the authors string.
Samar Bahadur Malla (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Malla' in the authors string.
Michel A. Farille (1945-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farille' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915195-1: Based on the initial data import