Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
striatum
ID:
362899

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 158 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362231



Common Names

  • Striatum
  • Lovage
  • Ligusticum Striatum


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Synonyms

  • Laserpitium striatum Wall. [unknown]
  • Ligusticum chuanxiong S.H.Qiu, Y.Q.Zeng, K.Y.Pan, Y.C.Tang & J.M.Xu [unknown]
  • Oreocome striata (DC.) Pimenov & Kljuykov [unknown]
  • Pimpinella bengalensis H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Selinum striatum Benth. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cortia striata (Benth. & Hook.f.) Leute [unknown]
  • Selinum striatum Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Ligusticum striatum (also called Striped 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 striatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligusticum striatum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligusticum striatum 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 striatum

Ligusticum striatum is native to western Europe.

Ligusticum striatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligusticum striatum?

Ligusticum striatum

What is the common name of Ligusticum striatum?

Striped Lovage

What is the habitat of Ligusticum striatum?

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,