Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 158 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362231
Common Names
- Striatum
- Lovage
- Ligusticum Striatum
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.
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 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,