Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 69(1): 132 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067653
Common Names
- Ligularia Alatipes
- Tall Ligularia
- Tall-Stemmed Ligularia
Description
Ligularia alatipes (also called tall ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in moist soils in grasslands and meadows. The plant has a basal rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed and have a silvery-green color. The flowers are yellow and grow in clusters on the stem.
Uses & Benefits
Ligularia alatipes is a flowering plant with ornamental uses. It is often used as a ground cover or border plant in gardens, and its bright yellow flowers attract bees and butterflies. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin irritations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ligularia alatipes is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ligularia alatipes is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allowed to dry out between waterings. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Ligularia alatipes
Ligularia alatipes can be found in the mountains of northern Vietnam.
Ligularia alatipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligularia alatipes?
Ligularia alatipes
What is the family of Ligularia alatipes?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Ligularia alatipes?
High-footed ligularia
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,