Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
21712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pojark.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 12: 312 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021041



Common Names

  • Ligularia afghanica
  • Afghanica Ligularia
  • Afghanica


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Description

Ligularia afghanica (also called Afghan Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Afghanistan and is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia afghanica is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to treat fever, coughs, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligularia afghanica is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and short with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia afghanica is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Ligularia afghanica

Ligularia afghanica can be found in Central and South Asia, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.

Ligularia afghanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia afghanica?

Ligularia afghanica

What type of plant is Ligularia afghanica?

Herb

Where is Ligularia afghanica found?

Afghanistan

Species in the Ligularia genus

Ligularia odontomanes, Ligularia fischeri, Ligularia yunnanensis, Ligularia xanthotricha, Ligularia alticola, Ligularia caloxantha, Ligularia veitchiana, Ligularia cremanthodioides, Ligularia cymosa, Ligularia parvifolia, Ligularia stenocephala, Ligularia nanchuanica, Ligularia ruficoma, Ligularia calthifolia, Ligularia altissima, Ligularia thomsonii, Ligularia discoidea, Ligularia changiana, Ligularia latihastata, Ligularia atkinsonii, Ligularia brassicoides, Ligularia oligonema, Ligularia botryodes, Ligularia macrodonta, Ligularia tongolensis, Ligularia duciformis, Ligularia platyglossa, Ligularia fargesii, Ligularia longihastata, Ligularia afghanica, Ligularia franchetiana, Ligularia yunnanensis, Ligularia arctica, Ligularia cymbulifera, Ligularia intermedia, Ligularia zhouquensis, Ligularia fangiana, Ligularia ianthochaeta, Ligularia japonica, Ligularia leveillei, Ligularia subspicata, Ligularia kanaitzensis, Ligularia myriocephala, Ligularia tsangchanensis, Ligularia latiligulata, Ligularia atroviolacea, Ligularia paradoxa, Ligularia knorringiana, Ligularia pubifolia, Ligularia lamarum,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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