Ligusticum scoticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scoticum
ID:
362870
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 250 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362202
Common Names
- Scotch Lovage
- Scotch Parsley
- Scoticum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Meum scoticum Baill. [unknown]
- Petroselinum ternatum Mutel [unknown]
- Angelica scotica Lam. [unknown]
- Apium ternatum Schlecht. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Haloscias scoticum Fr. [unknown]
- Ligusticum scoticum scoticum [unknown]
Description
Ligusticum scoticum (also called Scottish 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 scoticum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ligusticum scoticum sub. hultenii (Fernald) Calder & Roy L.TaylorFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligusticum scoticum 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ligusticum scoticum 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 scoticum
Ligusticum scoticum is native to western Europe.
Ligusticum scoticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligusticum scoticum?
Ligusticum scoticum
What type of plant is Ligusticum scoticum?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Ligusticum scoticum found?
It is found in Scotland
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2343883: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.