Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alticola
ID:
4531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vorosch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 83(5): 118 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003860



Common Names

  • Ligularia alticola
  • Alpine Ligularia
  • Alpine Leopard Plant


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Description

Ligularia alticola (also called Alpine Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe and typically grows in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Ligularia alticola is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ligularia alticola is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a yellow-green outer ring of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ligularia alticola is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Ligularia alticola

Ligularia alticola can be found in the Himalayas and other mountain ranges of Asia.

Ligularia alticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ligularia alticola?

Ligularia alticola

What is the common name of Ligularia alticola?

Alpine Ligularia

What is the natural habitat of Ligularia alticola?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

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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